6. Elevator, of course. "Lift" in the CNA. North Americans dispute the Mexican claim, but it is true that the largest ascensor manufacturers in the world started in Mexico. Which may have something to do with the fact that Mexico is the home of the rascacielo, with more and taller office towers per capita than anywhere else. The world's first tallest building is in Henrytown, and the third tallest is in San Francisco. The second-tallest is the Kramerica building in Michigan City, Indiana.
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