Famous inventions

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   Erected across the River Severn in Shropshire, England, and opened on New Year's Day 1781, what landmark distinction is held by The Iron Bridge?

   • It was the world's first major bridge made of cast iron
   • It was the world's first suspension bridge supported by steel wire cables
   • It was the world's first bridge built entirely without scaffolding or falsework
   • It was the world's first railway bridge constructed using reinforced concrete

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   Answer: It was the world's first major bridge made of cast ironConstructed by Abraham Darby III using cast iron from his Coalbrookdale foundry, The Iron Bridge was the first major arch bridge in the world made entirely of cast iron, marking a milestone in the Industrial Revolution.

   Source: The Iron Bridge - Wikipedia

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