China’s Hangzhou bay bridge is 22 miles long, making it the longest transoceanic bridge in the world
China’s Hangzhou bay bridge is 22 miles long, making it the longest transoceanic bridge in the world
Highways in china are 1 foot wider in each lane than highways in the US. This added room makes it easier for semi-trucks to travel safely.
Chinese consumers purchase 7,000,000 cars per year.
75% of highway noise is generated by car tires (air being pushed out by the tire, and sucktion as the tire leaves the surface again).
You may be surprised to learn that George Washington was actually bled to death. Back in George Washington’s day, blood letting was considered to be a type of medical cure. Sometimes this was taken too far, and in the case of Washington, it lead to his death.
Lake Baikal in Canada contains 20% of the world’s unfrozen fresh water!