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How often is the Golden Gate Bridge painted?

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It is often said that the Golden Gate Bridge is painted once a year. However, painting the Golden Gate Bridge is an ongoing task and the primary maintenance job associated …
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Why isn’t the Golden Gate Bridge painted gold?

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The Golden Gate Bridge is named for the Golden Gate Strait which is the entrance to the San Francisco Bay from the Pacific Ocean. The strait was named "Chrysopylae" or …
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How many rivets were used in the construction of Golden Gate Bridge?

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There are approximately 600,000 rivets in each tower of the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

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Open Data Increases Public Transit Use

Reset readers know that we strongly advocate open data, and we often geek out over data sets. Now, a new study shows that better transportation apps and more data encourage …
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What are the observed city holidays in San Francisco?

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The following are observed federal holidays in San Francisco in 2011:

  • New Year’s Day – January 1st
  • Martin Luther King, Jr. Day- January 17th
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What are the fines and punishment for graffiti in San Francisco?

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According the CA Penal Code 594 graffiti means a person who:

  • Defaces with paint or any other liquid;
  • Damages; or
  • Destroys any real …
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