When was the first coast-to-coast phone call?
The first transcontinental phone call was made in 1915, when Alexander Graham Bell in New York called Thomas Watson in San Francisco.
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How big is Walt Disney World?
Walt Disney World in Florida, which opened in 1971, covers about 25,000 acres, roughly the size of San Francisco.
Which US city is named after Saint Francis?
San Francisco is named after Saint Francis of Assisi.
Is there a wave organ in San Francisco?
San Francisco has a Wave Organ, built in 1986.
Which direction is the Golden Gate Bridge toll charged?
The Golden Gate Bridge charges tolls only for southbound traffic into San Francisco.
How much concrete is in the Hoover Dam?
The Hoover Dam contains enough concrete to pave a two-lane highway from San Francisco to New York City.
When was the first coast-to-coast phone call made?
The first transcontinental phone call was made in 1915, when Bell in New York called his old assistant Thomas Watson in San Francisco.