When Was the Panama Canal Built?
The construction of the Panama Canal is where the expression “Another Day, Another Dollar” comes from, as the workers were rumored to be paid a dollar a day...
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Why Are There Locks on Some Canals and Rivers?
Locks are watertight chambers which enable boats to ascend or descend to different levels in a canal or river. The lock is usually rectangular in shape with gates at...
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How Did Houdini Get Free from His Chains?
How Did Houdini Get Free from His Chains? Harry Houdini (born Erik Weisz, later Ehrich Weiss or Harry Weiss; March 24, 1874 – October 31, 1926) was a Hungarian born...
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