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When the term was coined in the 1880s, it was to describe buildings with 10-20 floors, but now refers to buildings of at least 40-50 floors tall.
Skyscrapers are called skyscrapers because they're tall enough to scrape the sky.
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∙ 11y agoskyscrapers are called skyscrapers because they're tall enough too scrape the sky :P
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∙ 12y agoSo that more people can fot using less space!
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∙ 11y agoyou might work in a skyscraper, such as a business worker, or a office man or lady!
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Are Skyscrapers are a good way to deal with space constraints in urban areas?
No
How many skyscrapers does Portland Oregon have?
It has 22 skyscrapers
What is the collective noun for skyscrapers?
There is no standard collective noun for skyscrapers, in which case a noun that suits the situation can function as a collective noun; for example, a landscape of skyscrapers, a cluster of skyscrapers, a glitter of skyscrapers, etc.
What are 3 skyscrapers in Philadelphia?
3 skyscrapers in philadelphia
How many skyscrapers are in San Francisco?
39 Skyscrapers.
How are Chicago skyscrapers attached to the Deep Tunnel Project?
skyscrapers
When was Stalexport Skyscrapers created?
Stalexport Skyscrapers was created in 1981.
How many syllables in the word skyscrapers?
Skyscrapers has three syllables.
What 2 inventions made skyscrapers possible?
elevators and skyscrapers
Where can you find out about the status of the 67-story building that is proposed for 765 First Ave New York City?
There are several good websites on skyscrapers and proposed skyscrapers. I don't know the names off hand but if you type "proposed skyscrapers or future skyscrapers" and or just "skyscrapers" in google or yahoo's search engine, you should be able to find what you're looking for. I've seen plenty of info on some of the bigger skyscraper websites with info on buildings not yet built or even under construction. If that doesn't work try " future or proposed NYC skyscrapers".
How do you use the word skyscrapers in a sentence?
" Skyscrapers make a shadow is you are under one".
Did the Romans invent skyscrapers?
They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.They could loosely be said to have invented skyscrapers as they made use of six or seven storied apartment buildings called "insulae". They could be considered the skyscrapers of their time.
