How accurately is the Great Pyramid aligned?
The Great Pyramid's sides are aligned almost exactly with true north, south, east, and west, a stunning feat of precision for ancient engineers.
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- How much track did workers lay in one day for the Transcontinental Railroad?
“On April 28, 1869, Central Pacific workers laid 10 miles of track in a single day.”
Reference: National Park Service
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Where was the golden spike in the Transcontinental Railroad driven?
The Transcontinental Railroad was completed when the golden spike was driven at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869.
Hottest place on Earth
What is the hottest place on Earth? El Azizia in Libya recorded a temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (57.8 Celsius) on Sept. 13, 1922 the hottest ever measured. In Death Valley, it got up to 134 Fahrenheit on July 10, 1913.