Which Bulldog holds the world record for skateboarding through a human tunnel?
A Bulldog named Otto set a Guinness World Record in 2015 in Lima, Peru, by skateboarding through the legs of 30 people lined up in a human tunnel.
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Did the Wright brothers build a wind tunnel?
The Wright brothers built their own wind tunnel in 1901 to test hundreds of wing shapes, collecting data that was more accurate than what scientists had at the time.
When did the Channel Tunnel open?
The Channel Tunnel between England and France opened in 1994, and its 38-kilometer undersea section is the longest in the world.
When did the two sides of the Channel Tunnel meet?
British and French tunnel workers broke through to meet each other under the English Channel on December 1, 1990.
When was a Channel Tunnel first proposed?
A tunnel under the English Channel was first proposed in 1802.
Is the Channel Tunnel a modern wonder?
The American Society of Civil Engineers named the Channel Tunnel one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
How many tunnels make up the Channel Tunnel?
The Channel Tunnel is actually three tunnels: two for trains and one service tunnel.
How long does Eurostar take from London to Paris?
Eurostar trains travel from London to Paris in about two and a quarter hours.
What happened to the dirt from the Channel Tunnel?
Rock dug out of the Channel Tunnel was used to create Samphire Hoe, a nature park in England.
How long does Le Shuttle take?
Le Shuttle carries cars through the Channel Tunnel on trains in about 35 minutes.
Was a Channel Tunnel boring machine sold on eBay?
A Channel Tunnel boring machine was sold on eBay in 2004.
Did the Channel Tunnel go over budget?
The Channel Tunnel went about 80% over budget.
How did workers get through the Sierra Nevada?
Workers blasted tunnels through the Sierra Nevada mountains to build the Transcontinental Railroad.
Did the Wright brothers use a wind tunnel?
The Wright brothers built their own wind tunnel in 1901 and tested about 200 wing shapes to fix errors in existing aerodynamic data.
What are the Shanghai tunnels?
Legends say Portland's underground "Shanghai tunnels" were used to kidnap sailors, though historians debate how true the stories are.