GeoByte1:The safety elevator was invented by Elisha Otis. Today you can see the name ^Otis Elevator Company^ in many elevators.
GeoByte2:The fastest passenger elevator in the world is located in the "Sunshine 60" building in Tokyo, Japan. It operates at a speed of 23 miles per hour (37 km/h).
GeoByte3:Elevators were very dangerous before Elisha Otis invented a safety device that prevented them from falling if their ropes broke.
GeoByte4:The first department store elevator was installed in 1857.
GeoByte5:Today there are over two million elevators in use around the world.