Thread of last phone calls made by 9/11 victims to their loved ones 🧵
1. Jim Gartenberg, 86th floor
2. Melissa Harrington-Hughes
3. Kevin Cosgrove
4. Brian Sweeney
5. Stephen Mulderry
6. Brad Fetchet's voice message to his mother
7. CeeCee Lyles
8. Todd Beamer was a passenger on United Flight 93 during 9/11. He was among those who fought to regain control from hijackers, causing the plane to crash in a field and saving countless lives by preventing it from hitting the intended target.
These were Beamer's last words:
This is collection of photographs of the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001.
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Using biomimicry, its kingfisher-inspired front reduced energy consumption by 15%, increased speed by 10%, lowered noise, and improved passenger comfort.
3. Velcro was invented by Swiss engineer George de Mestral after he noticed how burr seeds clung to his dog's fur during a walk in the woods.
The tiny hooks on the seeds inspired the two-part fastening mechanism of Velcro.
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Once among Europe's largest cities, it is known as the "Manhattan of the Middle Ages" for its tower-filled skyline. Today, only 30 of the original 100 towers remain standing.
3. Edinburgh's Old Town, the heart of Scotland’s capital, is a place beyond words.
Its medieval buildings and streets remain largely intact, telling the story of the city from the Middle Ages to modern times.
Often referred to as "the most beautiful journey in the world", this road winds like a graceful sea serpent across eight bridges, connecting Kårvåg on Averøya to Vevang on the mainland.
3. Amalfi Coast, Italy
"For the people of Amalfi who go to heaven, judgment day will be a day like any another."
1. Dubbed the "flying carpet," this Roman mosaic found in Antakya, Turkey, was so masterfully crafted that it retained its intricate design despite the wave-like distortions caused by earthquakes.
2. Colossal Olmec stone heads
The Olmecs, Mesoamerica’s first major civilization, are thought to have flourished in Veracruz and Tabasco from 1200 to 400 BC, vanishing mysteriously in the 4th century BC.
3. A magnificent 2000 year old Roman mosaic on the bank of the river Euphrates, Turkey.