As deep as the Empire State Building is tall, the Woodingdean well holds the record for the deepest hand-dug well in the world.

The St. Louis Democrat says;—" We published a statement made by the Louisville Courier, a few days ago, that the deepest well ia the world was the artesian well of Messrs. Dupont, in that city ...

The Kimberley Diamond Mine, also known as the Big Hole, is 700 feet deep and 1,519 feet across, making it the world's largest diamond mine. Before closing in 1914, the mine produced over 6,000 pounds ...