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Channel Tunnel: Rail Link Between Britain and Europe
On this date in 1990, crews tunneling from England and France met under the English Channel. Here are some things you may not have known about the Channel Tunnel. The first proposal for a tunnel under the English Channel was made in 1802 by Albert Mathieu, a French mining engineer. He proposed horse-drawn carriages in…
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Eiffel Tower: Beating the Odds
On this date in 1889, the Eiffel Tower opened. Here are some things you may not have known about the Paris landmark. It was constructed as the entrance to the 1889 World’s Fair and was designed and built by the company owned by Gustave Eiffel. The tower cost an estimated 6.5 million francs, of which…
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Winter Olympics: A Sports Tradition Since 1924
Please consider supporting the show through Patreon.com On this date in 1924, the first Winter Olympics opened in Chamonix, France. Here are some things you may not have known about the Winter Olympics. The first Winter Olympics weren’t originally considered Olympics at all. Bowing to pressure from winter sports federations, the International Olympic Committee decided to hold what…