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Harry Houdini locked up in chains in the Harvard Bridge into the Charles River in Boston, 1908.

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On July 8th, 1908, Harry Houdini made a daring escape from a locked box on the Harvard Bridge in Boston, Massachusetts. The stunt involved Houdini being bound in chains and padlocks, which were then placed inside a wooden box and placed in the Charles River. After struggling for several minutes, Houdini managed to free himself and emerge from the box. This feat of strength and endurance amazed the large crowd of spectators who had gathered to watch. To this day, Houdini’s escape from the box on the Harvard Bridge remains one of the most iconic feats of his career. The … Harry Houdini locked up in chains in the Harvard Bridge into the Charles River in Boston, 1908. részletei…

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Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic snow cruiser, on the docks in Boston, ready to be shipped to Antarctica, 1939.

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Today marks the 80th anniversary of Admiral Byrd’s historic Antarctic snow cruiser, on the docks in Boston, ready to be shipped to Antarctica. The snow cruiser was a revolutionary vehicle designed to traverse the Antarctic terrain. It was 60 feet long and weighed nearly 35 tons, and featured an innovative track-and-wheel design that could move through deep snow and rough terrain. The snow cruiser was equipped with a state of the art scientific laboratory, a kitchen, and sleeping quarters — all of which would prove to be invaluable in Admiral Byrd’s explorations. Admiral Byrd’s voyage marked the beginning of a … Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic snow cruiser, on the docks in Boston, ready to be shipped to Antarctica, 1939. részletei…