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Skyscrapers were originally called “vertical flexes” — because that’s exactly what they are.

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Early tall buildings were called skyscrapers, a term used from the 1880s to describe tall structures in American cities. 'Vertical flexes' is a modern joke, not a historical name.

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Skyscrapers were originally called “vertical flexes” — because that’s exactly what they are. | SmartAss Facts