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    The Shadowy Beasts were starting to annoy Kyle. They should've died 4 days ago when he dropped the Car on them at the Trash yard. They should've died 3 days ago when he ran over them in the Tow truck in Arizona. They Definitely should've died this morning when he lit them on fire. No matter how many times Kyle killed then and watch the dissipate into smoke , they just keep reforming like large evil puffs death. He couldn't even outrun them. He raced to the top of the hill and caught

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    Have you ever stood 36 metres above the ground? No, probably not. Why not, though? It's because this feature is special to the Henderson Waves bridge. What a walkway for pedestrians, but it might also be your favorite tourist location. Did you know that up to about 5,500 pedestrians get hit by cars a year? This modern technology marvel might help prevent that, and it can be a great place to visit on vacation with your family. Which is why I think that this modern technology marvel will benefit society

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    Golden Gate Bridge

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    The photograph of the Golden Gate Bridge by Joseph B. Strauss, is a unique piece of art from the pre-world war two era. The photograph depicts a gorgeous setting on a beautiful day in San Francisco, California. The photograph displays a popular, fascinating bridge going across the San Francisco bay. The picture also portrays a mountainous scenery in the background of the bridge. The photograph features a lively contrast of colors, along with lines, and space. The only thing is, why isn’t the bridge

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    Net or Death The Golden Gate Bridge has been one of the most popular spots on planet earth for those who attempt to end their lives. While some people had been stopped by bystanders or by bridge workers, there have been successful jumpers that couldn't be stopped. With a wide history of citizens going to the Golden Gate Bridge to commit suicide, certain people have decided to put a steel net along both sides of the bridge. Background Information The Golden Gate Bridge is a 1.7 mile long bridge that

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    Social Inequality of the Golden City The Golden Gate Bridge takes a curious traveler across the San Francisco Bay area into a marvelous journey towards a technologically innovative city of San Francisco. The city of San Francisco has forever been a national symbol of coveted opportunity, cultural disapprobation, technological blossoming – and, frankly, economic inequality. In the past, countless attempts were made by multiple scholars to identify the sources of San Francisco’s social inequality

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    The golden gate bridge has been around since 1937. With the golden gate bridge many are able to cross the ocean without getting wet or the need of a ship or boat, like it was accustomed years ago. Since the bridge was made it has not only helped many to get through, but it has helped those that want to enjoy a great view. The golden gate bridge is one of the most amazing things that the city of San Francisco has, because it has brought a lot of money to the residents and business around. Even

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    The suspension bridge is a very popular type of bridge all over the world. It’s hard to build but can be built in a lot more places than an arch or beam bridge. Scientists do not know when it was invented. They believe it was near the 15th century. Whom it was invented by is also unknown. A suspension bridge can span distances from 2,000 to 7,000 feet, longer than any other type of bridge in the world. It is a very unique bridge. A suspension bridge is a bridge with the weight of the deck supported

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    The Golden Gate Bridge Essay

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    The Golden Gate Bridge is “considered to be one of the best and most beautiful examples of bridge design” (Poel and Royakkers 110). Unfortunately, this bridge is also "the US's most popular place to commit suicide" (110). Due to this fact, bridge designers decided that they needed to consider the option of installing some sort of suicide prevention system. Before any decision was made, the ramifications of both implementing a system and not implementing one had to be considered. Deciding whether

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    The Collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge The Tacoma Narrows Bridge is perhaps the most notorious failure in the world of engineering. It collapsed on November 7, 1940 just months after its opening on July 1, 1940. It was designed by Leon Moisseiff and at its time it was the third largest suspension bridge in the world with a center span of over half a mile long. The bridge was very narrow and sleek giving it a look of grace, but this design made it very flexible in the wind. Nicknamed the

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    essay, “Don’t Jump”, the mania from the sensation of her dropping from a precipice. The fall would have resulted in certain death if not for the attached cable halting her torso, SPLAT! Suggesting in the essay, “That jumping-off San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge would be a lovely way to go” (Roach, 2001). There are people that are desperate in life and choose this picturesque setting; the beauty of protruding boulders stippled within the grass covered hills; the silhouette of San Francisco pasted

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