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Random FactsCuriousOneFebruary 15, 2016across, bridge, competition, falls, Flying, Kite, Line, niagra, suspensionComment

In 1848, to begin construction on the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, engineers needed to secure a line across the 800-foot chasm. The lead engineer held a kite-flying contest and eventually paid a local boy $5 for securing the first line over the river

Random FactsCuriousOneFebruary 15, 2016across, bridge, competition, falls, Flying, Kite, Line, niagra, suspensionComment

In 1848, to begin construction on the Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge, engineers needed to secure a line across the 800-foot chasm. The lead engineer held a kite-flying contest and eventually paid a local boy $5 for securing the first line over the river

Random FactsCuriousOneJune 24, 2015dry, earthy, falls, petrichor, produced, rain, scent, soilComment

"Petrichor" is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.

Random FactsCuriousOneJune 24, 2015dry, earthy, falls, petrichor, produced, rain, scent, soilComment

"Petrichor" is the earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil.