How Did the Name Escalator Come About?
Charles Seeberger created the word “escalator” in 1900, to coincide with his device’s debut at the Exposition Universelle. According to his own account, in...
Read MoreCharles Seeberger created the word “escalator” in 1900, to coincide with his device’s debut at the Exposition Universelle. According to his own account, in...
Read MoreFrom Which Building You Can See All the Way to Wisconsin? If King Kong ever climbs another building, the Sears Tower might be the one. Rising 1,451 feet above the...
Read MoreHow Does an Elevator Work? Modern elevators hang from strong steel cables and work just like a pulley. Powerful electric motors at the top of the elevator shaft turn a...
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