Answer to Recent Science Tuesday Question - Fastest Elevator

The Question: Where is the world's fastest elevator?

Possible Answers
1) Singapore 45% 5
2) New York, USA 0% 0
3) Germany 0% 0
4) Japan 36% 4
5) Hong Kong 9% 1
6) Las Vegas, USA 9% 1

11 votes total

Correct Answer:
The fastest elevators that are normally used for human transportation are in the Yokohama Landmark Tower in Yokohama, Japan. The elevators operate at a maximum vertical speed of 28MPH (45KPH). They can take passengers from the 2nd floor to the 69th floor in 40 seconds. Wow! An elevator that gives you whiplash! At that speed, what elevator music do you play?

But maybe it's not actually Japan anymore, read here.