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The 600-foot-long, 70-foot-wide Marine Angel transited the Chicago River, 1953.

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On July 2, 1953, a remarkable sight was seen on the Chicago River – the 600-foot-long, 70-foot-wide Marine Angel, the largest vessel to ever transit the river at that time. The Marine Angel, owned by the Marine Transportation Corporation of Ohio, was a self-unloading bulk carrier, which was used to transport materials such as sand and gravel. It was an impressive sight to see the Marine Angel slowly making its way through the river, with its massive size dominating the waters and towering above the bridge and skyline. It took nearly two hours for the Marine Angel to complete its … The 600-foot-long, 70-foot-wide Marine Angel transited the Chicago River, 1953. részletei…

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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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A car on cables drives 120 feet across the Pudding River in Oregon, 1932.

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In 1932, a unique and daring feat was accomplished in Oregon when a car was driven 120 feet across the Pudding River on cables. This was an impressive engineering feat, as the car was suspended in the air and driven by a motor while the cables kept it from falling into the river below. It is said that the car was driven by a local farmer, and the event was witnessed by a large crowd of onlookers. This event is a fascinating example of ingenuity and bravery. It is hard to imagine the level of courage it would take to … A car on cables drives 120 feet across the Pudding River in Oregon, 1932. részletei…