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How the Mighty Hoover Dam Bridge Was Constructed...

Opened in 2010, it was the key component of the Hoover Dam Bypass project, which rerouted US 93 from its previous routing along the top of Hoover Dam and removed several hairpin turns and blind curves from the route.

What Did Our Favorite Brands Look Like a 100 Years Ago?

Hoover Vacuum Cleaner (1907) They say necessity is the mother of innovation, and this was certainly true of James Murray Spangler, an asthmatic who was suffering from fits due to dust accumulation on his carpet.

Who Said History Has To Be Black and White?

Library of Congress/ Dynamichrome Riding in one of the pipes at the Hoover Dam during its construction in 1935. The Hoover Dam . Bureau of Reclamation/ Dynamichrome Mulberry Street, NYC, in 1900, filled with vendors and crowds of shoppers. Mulberry Street .

Eerie Winter in Lake Erie, New York

A year ago, people's homes in the Hoover Beach neighborhood near Lake Erie, New York, were covered in a 1-3'' thick layer of ice. This happened overnight due to gale-force winds,15-foot waves from the lake, and freezing temperatures .

These Beautiful Words Remind Us the Value of Freedom

Herbert Hoover, US President. Robert Frost, Poet. Albert Einstein, Scientist. Kahlil Gibran, Writer. Louis D. Brandeis, Supreme Court Justice. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe, Writer. Thucydides, Historian. Samuel Adams, Founding Father of the United States of America. Epictetus, Philosopher.

The Humble Beginnings of Famous Structures!

The great Hoover Dam. Years 1931-36. Sculpting the beautiful Lincoln Memorial. Years 1914-22. Building a legendary castle - Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria. Years 1868-1884. One Chase Manhattan Plaza, New York. Year: 1955. Submitted by: David G. The Humble Beginnings of Famous Structures!

What's Lurking in these Everyday Items Can Impact Your Health

Click on the image to see it in FULL SIZE This chart was put together by Henry Hoover . Important Guide: How Often Do You Clean These Everyday Items?

See Rare Photos of 10 Iconic US Monuments Being Built

The Hoover Dam Built between the years 1931-1936. 4. The Empire State Building This was built between 1930-1931. 5. The St. Louis Arch This amazing arch was built in the 60s (1963-1965). 6. Working on the railroads 7. Golden Gate Bridge This iconic bridge was constructed between 1933 and 1937.

Travel Back in Time With These Rare Moments From History...

that would eventually pave the way for the technology we use today. 1) The Walking Machine. (1937) The Walking Machine was used to test wear on shoes. 2) Filming Of The MGM Screen Credits. (1928) The famous lion you all may recgonize from the beginning of each MGM movie. 3) The Construction Of The Hoover

14 Amazing Before-And-After Pics of Our Changing World

Hoover Dam water level - July 1983 vs December 2022 6. Warsaw city center - 1944 and 2022 Related: 20 Astounding Things Changed Forever By Time 7. Süreyya beach in Istanbul - 1940s and today [related_articles] 8. Rio de Janeiro's reforestation - 1989 and 2019 9. 

15 Infrastructural Wonders That Will Take Your Breath Away

The back portion of the Hoover Dam, Nevada, USA) Image source: Reddit 13. This is what an oil rig looks like before it is underwater Image source: Reddit 14. Henningsvaer Stadion, a small football field located in the village in the Lofoten Islands off the coast of northern Norway.

Gripping Vintage Headlines that Took Readers By Storm

The news that the Lindberg baby had been kidnapped gripped the nation and helped J.Edgar Hoover gain public support for the newly formed FBI. 6. Prohibition finally came to an end in 1933 after 13 dry years.

25 Photos That Capture Profound Historic Moments

Source 1936: The back of the Hoover Dam, rarely seen without water. Source 1934: In New York, Martin L. Lambert is denied a marriage license to Violet Hilton because she had a conjoined twin sister, Daisy. The judge considered it "immoral" to grant the license.

Step Back in Time With These Rare Historical Photographs

This is one of the pipes that make up the Hoover Dam. 20. An audacious young girl fearlessly rides an alligator in the 1920s Related: 16 Absolutely Unforgettable Historical Photos 21. Invented in the nineteenth century, the "Mass Shaving Machine" could shave a dozen men at the same time. 22. 

These Quick-Fire Facts About US Presidents Are Fascinating

Herbert Hoover (1929-1933) Herbert Hoover was a self-made millionaire long before getting into office. He graduated with a geology degree from Stanford University and traveled around the world in search of valuable mineral deposits. 31. Franklin D.

These Oft-Ignored Parts of Your House Need Vacuuming Too

The back of the fridge When was the last time you hoovered the back of your fridge? The back of the refrigerator shelves, particularly the coils, can collect a lot of dust and other debris over time. Since that part isn’t directly visible to us, we tend to ignore it when vacuuming the house.

The FBI Has Various Secrets It Doesn't Like People Knowing

Edgar Hoover in 1950. Bureau officials admit that the FBI tries to select dangerous fugitives with recognizable features such as a scar, multiple tattoos or a strangely-shaped face to go on the list due to the public being able to identify them more easily. 5.

These 10 Facts Prove Amelia Earhart Was Extraordinary

The whole party, still wearing their formal attire, headed to Hoover Field airport and boarded a twin-engine aircraft that belonged to the Eastern Air Transport. Mrs. Roosevelt, who herself had recently obtained a student pilot’s license, sat by Earhart’s side all along this unplanned flight.