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In 1930, to make way for a new building…
In 1930, to make way for a new building, the Indiana Bell Building, weighing 11,000 tons, was moved 16 meters and rotated 90°. The work took a month to finish and did not disrupt the building’s essential services, nor its gas, water, and electricity supply. No one inside felt the building move. Source
Ludwig Wittgenstein, considered…
There is a wooden statue of Rambo…
There is a wooden statue of Rambo from First Blood, in Hope, BC, Canada to commemorate the filming of the movie there. The carver, Ryan Villiers, took the challenge on and he delivered in a big way. Apparently Sylvester Stallone got wind of it and Ryan wanted his blessing before the carving was put up.… Read More »