22. The Cuyahoga River, which runs through Cleveland, is known as “the river that caught fire.” Since 1868, at least 13 fires have been reported on the river. 23. The Chalet Toboggan Chutes in Cleveland are the only public ice chutes in Ohio. 24. read more
Technology The first traffic signal to include a caution option, in addition to stop and go, was created in Cleveland by the African American inventor Garret Morgan. read more
15. Cleveland’s Willard Park is home to the world’s largest rubber stamp. 16. Cleveland’s I-X Center boasts a 125-foot tall Ferris wheel. When built, it was the tallest indoor Ferris wheel in the world. 17. Cleveland inventor Coburn Haskell is credited with inventing the modern golf ball. 18. read more