Joe Gallagher+FollowWorld’s Tallest Bridge Survives Epic Truck TestDid you see this? China’s Huajiang Canyon Bridge just flexed its muscles by handling 96 trucks (over 3,000 tons!) in a wild load test. This beast is 656 feet taller than the Empire State Building and is almost ready to open. Imagine driving across something that high! Would you dare? #Transportation #EngineeringMarvel #China112Share
Mrs. Andrea Ayala+FollowPulgas Water Temple, a tranquil monument in the countryside of Redwood City🏞️ Pulgas Water Temple 🏞️ Located in the countryside of Redwood City, the Pulgas Water Temple is a tranquil monument that pays tribute to a remarkable engineering feat - the Hetch Hetchy water system. Let's dive into some fascinating facts about this historical landmark! 🚧 About the Temple 🚧 - Built by San Francisco, the Pulgas Water Temple honors the incredible achievement of bringing Hetch Hetchy water over 160 miles from the Sierra Nevada Mountains to the Bay Area. - The Hetch Hetchy Project, completed amidst the challenges of the Great Depression, took a whopping 24 years to construct at a cost of $102 million. 📍 How to Get There 📍 To reach the Pulgas Water Temple, follow these simple directions: 1️⃣ Take Interstate 280 to the Edgewood Road exit. 2️⃣ Head west on Edgewood Road until you reach Cañada Road. 3️⃣ Travel north on Cañada Road for approximately two miles, and you'll reach the temple. ⏰ Operating Hours ⏰ - Monday to Friday: The Temple grounds and parking lot are open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., including holidays. - Saturday and Sunday: Pedestrian access is available from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for hikers, bikers, and equestrians. The parking lot will be closed. Now you can plan your visit to this serene oasis and marvel at the engineering ingenuity of the Hetch Hetchy water system! ✨ #PulgasWaterTemple #EngineeringMarvel #HetchHetchyWaterSystem #RedwoodCity #SanFrancisco #HistoricalLandmark ✨270Share
Anne Clark+FollowChina’s Sky-High Bridge Gets the Ultimate TestImagine driving across a bridge that’s more than twice as tall as the Eiffel Tower! China’s Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge just faced a wild safety test—16 massive trucks drove across it to make sure it’s ready for real traffic. This engineering marvel will soon connect remote areas in Guizhou, slashing travel time from five hours to one. If all goes well, it’ll open to the public by October. Would you dare to cross it? #Transportation #EngineeringMarvel #China02Share
Sean Clark+FollowItaly’s Building a Record-Breaking Bridge!Imagine cruising from Calabria to Sicily without ever boarding a ferry. Italy just got the green light to build the world’s longest suspension bridge—over two miles long! The Strait of Messina Bridge is set to connect the mainland to Sicily, with a price tag of $15.5 billion and a finish line around 2032-2033. This is going to be an epic engineering flex—can you picture those views? #Transportation #Italy #EngineeringMarvel40Share
larsontiffany+FollowThis $300k Bike Is a Rolling Work of ArtEver heard of a motorcycle that takes 30 years to perfect and costs as much as a house? Meet the Midual Type 1, a French masterpiece with a wild flat-twin engine and a monocoque frame that’s basically jewelry on wheels. Only 40 exist, and the new ultra-luxe Quintessence version just sold for €300,000. Every detail is hand-built—down to the last bolt. Would you ride it or just stare at it all day? #MotorcycleGoals #LuxuryLife #EngineeringMarvel #Cars197Share
Jenna Gonzales+FollowTokyo’s ‘Underground Shrine’ Outsmarts FloodsEver heard of Tokyo’s ‘Underground Shrine’? This engineering marvel, officially the Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel, is the city’s MVP when it comes to battling floods. With the power to hold water equal to 268 Olympic pools, it’s like the ultimate defensive play—diverting dangerous floodwaters away from millions of residents. It’s not just a fortress, but a must-see for fans of epic infrastructure. Has anyone here toured it or seen those viral pics? #TokyoFloodDefense #EngineeringMarvel #ClimateResilience #UrbanPlanning #Sports00Share
ywheeler+FollowNorway’s Wild Ship Tunnel ProjectNorway is literally blasting through a mountain to build the world’s first full-scale ship tunnel! The Stad Ship Tunnel will let massive ships skip the super dangerous Stadhavet Sea—think crazy waves and unpredictable currents. This engineering flex is all about safer, faster trips and less fuel burned. Plus, it’s a total game-changer for the region’s economy. Who else wants to see a cruise ship sail through a mountain? #EngineeringMarvel #Norway #ShipTunnel #Innovation #TravelGoals #Transportation90Share
stephenolson+FollowLego F1 Cars Stole the Miami GP ShowForget speed—this year’s Miami Grand Prix had a parade of 10 life-sized, drivable F1 cars made entirely out of Lego bricks! Each team got their own, with every car built from 400,000 pieces and weighing more than double a real F1 car. Drivers like Lando Norris and Lewis Hamilton were loving it, even if a few bricks went flying after some playful bumps. Who knew the most epic race moment would be at 12 mph? #F1 #Lego #MiamiGP #CarCulture #Motorsport #EngineeringMarvel #Cars40Share
Joe Gallagher+FollowItaly’s Wild Plan: Bridge Over a Fault Line?!Italy is finally going for it—building the world’s longest suspension bridge to connect Sicily to the mainland, right over an earthquake fault line! This $15B mega-project has been centuries in the making, but now the government says construction could start by year’s end. The bridge will stretch over 2 miles, carrying cars and trains, and engineers say it can handle the shakes. If it actually happens, it’ll be a record-breaker. Would you cross it? #EngineeringMarvel #Italy #SuspensionBridge #MessinaBridge #EarthquakeZone #Transportation170Share
Robin Nichols+FollowGolden gate📍Location Highlight: Golden Gate Bridge Situated in the heart of San Francisco, CA, USA, the Golden Gate Bridge is a marvel of modern architecture. This iconic landmark is not just a bridge, but a symbol of American ingenuity and engineering prowess. 🌉 📌 Key Facts - The Golden Gate Bridge spans a whopping 1.7 miles across the San Francisco Bay, linking the city to Marin County. - It's painted an unmistakable 'International Orange', which helps it stand out against the city's often foggy backdrop. 🌁 #GoldenGateBridge #SanFranciscoLandmarks #EngineeringMarvel #IconicBridges #AmericanLandmarks #VisitSanFrancisco #GoldenGateFacts #InternationalOrange10Share
