New Heights
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The world is full of incredible elevators. Many of them use pulleys. Here are a few of TFK’s favorite elevators.
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The world’s fastest elevator is in Shanghai Tower, in China. It travels almost as fast as a cheetah can. Whoosh!
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The Bailong Elevator is the tallest outdoor elevator on Earth. It is on the side of a cliff, in China. Would you want to ride in it?
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The first sideways elevator is being tested in Germany. It can travel up and down, too! Some people say it is the elevator of the future.
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The Burj Khalifa is the world’s tallest building. It is in Dubai. This building’s elevators are the third-fastest in the world.