manhattan

Interesting facts

USA erects the world’s most extreme skyscraper at 435 meters, with an unprecedented ratio of 1:24, an 800-ton damper, and a foundation secured by 200 giant anchors capable of withstanding forces equivalent to 52,000 tons in Manhattan.

Alisson Ficher 20/05/2026 at 17:05

The US$16 billion railway megaproject under the Hudson River is moving forward again after funds were frozen and will have two 2,210-meter tunnels connecting New Jersey to Manhattan.

Carla Teles 08/05/2026 at 15:48

Uma cômoda antiga em Manhattan escondia uma abertura no piso, revelando um espaço confinado e uma escada secreta que pode ter funcionado como parada estratégica da ferrovia subterrânea há mais de 100 anos

Interesting facts

An Antique Dresser in Manhattan Hid a Floor Opening, Revealing a Confined Space and a Secret Staircase That May Have Served as a Strategic Stop for the Underground Railroad Over 100 Years Ago

Noel Budeguer 11/02/2026 at 17:23