Ancient History

The Science of Pyramid Construction: Weighing the Great Pyramid

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The Great Pyramid of Giza is an awe-inspiring example of ancient Egyptian ingenuity with pyramid construction. It was built around 2560 BCE during the reign of Pharaoh Khufu. And, it is the oldest and biggest of the three pyramids which make up the Giza pyramid complex. This colossal structure held the record as the world’s tallest human-made structure for over 3,800 years. This changed in 2010, when the UAE built the Burj Khalifa. The Great Pyramid’s precise construction uses an estimated 2.3 million limestone blocks and continues to baffle modern engineers and archaeologists. What they can all agree on, though, is that it is incredible.

American History / Movies

The First Drive-In Movie Theater

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On June 6, 1933, a groundbreaking event took place that would forever American movie culture. This day, the first-ever drive-in movie theatre opened its doors in Pennsauken, New Jersey. This new way of watching movies ushered in a new era of entertainment and set the stage for the rise of the iconic American drive-in culture.