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Why couldn’t people build really tall buildings in the past?
Because the bricks were not strong enough.
When could people start building skyscrapers?
After the elevator was invented (in the late 1800s).
How did the invention of the elevator change the history of buildings?
It made it easy to reach the top floors, so taller buildings were possible.
Why did people want to build skyscrapers in cities?
Because cities needed more space for people and offices.
Why are tall buildings called ‘skyscrapers’?
Because the name came from the tallest mast on a ship.
How fast did the Empire State Building grow?
Almost one floor per day.
What can you find in the Triumph of Astana in Kazakhstan?
Shops, offices, apartments, and a hotel.
