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 did workers get through the Sierra Nevada?
“Workers blasted tunnels through the Sierra Nevada mountains to build the Transcontinental Railroad.”
Reference: National Park Service
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