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What was the main goal of the kite flying contest proposed by Theodore Graves Hulett?
What was the main goal of the kite flying contest proposed by Theodore Graves Hulett?
- To raise funds for civil engineering projects
- To stretch the first wire across the Niagara Gorge (correct)
- To promote tourism in Niagara Falls
- To establish a record for kite flying distance
What unique strategy did Homan Walsh use to successfully fly his kite across the gorge?
What unique strategy did Homan Walsh use to successfully fly his kite across the gorge?
- He built a special kite designed for long distances
- He trained a team of children to assist him
- He crossed to the Canadian side to take advantage of prevailing winds (correct)
- He used multiple kites tied together
What were the dimensions of the gorge that presented a challenge for the kite flying contest?
What were the dimensions of the gorge that presented a challenge for the kite flying contest?
- 500 feet in width and 150 feet in height
- 800 feet in width and 225 feet in height (correct)
- 700 feet in width and 200 feet in height
- 600 feet in width and 300 feet in height
How many tons of water flow over the waterfalls at Niagara Falls every second?
How many tons of water flow over the waterfalls at Niagara Falls every second?
What significant event did Homan Walsh have to wait eight days to recover from?
What significant event did Homan Walsh have to wait eight days to recover from?
What was the cash prize offered for the kite flying contest?
What was the cash prize offered for the kite flying contest?
Which engineering challenge did Charles Ellet Jr. face while working on the suspension bridge?
Which engineering challenge did Charles Ellet Jr. face while working on the suspension bridge?
What was unique about Theodore Graves Hulett's past endeavors?
What was unique about Theodore Graves Hulett's past endeavors?
What does the phrase 'fly the kite' symbolize in the context of the content?
What does the phrase 'fly the kite' symbolize in the context of the content?
What was the initial step taken by National Community Church before conducting its first mission trip?
What was the initial step taken by National Community Church before conducting its first mission trip?
According to the content, what is often celebrated by God?
According to the content, what is often celebrated by God?
What does the author imply about those who wait for bigger opportunities?
What does the author imply about those who wait for bigger opportunities?
What significant event does the Buffalo Daily Courier account report?
What significant event does the Buffalo Daily Courier account report?
What does the author suggest is necessary before expecting larger achievements?
What does the author suggest is necessary before expecting larger achievements?
What is the main message conveyed about small beginnings?
What is the main message conveyed about small beginnings?
Flashcards
Despise not small beginnings
Despise not small beginnings
The principle that small, seemingly insignificant actions can lead to significant results.
Consecrate yourself to God
Consecrate yourself to God
The idea that dedicating oneself to God enables him to work wonders.
Fly the kite
Fly the kite
Taking small steps, often overlooked, to achieve a larger goal.
Doing little things like they're big things
Doing little things like they're big things
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Little by little, bad habits are broken
Little by little, bad habits are broken
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Small acts of kindness
Small acts of kindness
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Little by little, dreams become reality
Little by little, dreams become reality
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How you do anything is how you’ll do everything.
How you do anything is how you’ll do everything.
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Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
Niagara Falls Suspension Bridge
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The First Wire Across the Niagara Gorge
The First Wire Across the Niagara Gorge
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Hulett's Idea for the First Wire
Hulett's Idea for the First Wire
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The Kite Flying Contest
The Kite Flying Contest
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Homan Walsh and the Winning Kite
Homan Walsh and the Winning Kite
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Kite Success and the Suspension Bridge
Kite Success and the Suspension Bridge
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The Kite Flying Contest: An Ingenious Solution
The Kite Flying Contest: An Ingenious Solution
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Study Notes
Fly the Kite: Key Takeaways
- Consistency is Key: How you handle small tasks reflects how you'll handle large ones.
- Niagara Falls Bridge: The Niagara Gorge bridge construction involved overcoming a significant challenge: spanning a wide chasm with rapids. It was initially accomplished using kites.
- Homan Walsh: A 15-year-old successfully flew a kite across the Niagara Gorge, winning a cash prize. This was a critical step in the eventual construction of the bridge.
- Small Beginnings, Big Impact: God values and celebrates small acts of faith and kindness, as seen in the story of the Israelites preparing to rebuild their temple.
- Opportunity and Time: Opportunities are not just 'big ones' but can be found in everyday moments. Time is made, not found.
- Divine Intervention: God performs great acts for those who consecrate themselves to him. The author emphasizes that focusing on consecrating oneself is the key. God does the rest.
- The Kite Analogy: The process of "flying the kite" (small, consistent efforts) results in monumental achievements, much like how small actions lead to bigger goals.
- Mission Trip Example: National Community Church's mission trip success (over $20 million and more than 273 trips over a decade) stemmed from a humble start (a $50 check).
- Breaking Habits, Building Habits, and Achieving Dreams: Small consistent steps lead to major results; forming good habits and dismantling bad ones is a process of accumulation.
- Important Question: Does God delight more in our accomplishments, just like a proud parent delights in a child's achievement? – the answer might be in the small steps.
Details on the Niagara Falls Bridge
- Waterfall Data: Niagara Falls has a flow rate of 3,160 tons of water per second, falling at 32 feet per second.
- Initial Challenge: The method of crossing 800-foot gorges, with 225-foot cliffs on either side, and rapids towards a waterfall was a huge obstacle.
- Creative Solutions: Ideas such as using rockets and cannons were considered before settling on a kite flying contest.
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