1 List of Egyptian pyramids-most, if not all, Egyptian pyramids have monoliths over 20 tons, including monolithic roof slabs, plugs and burial vaults, some of which weigh over 100 tons. 2  Nemrud Dagi, Turkey. 3  Palenque, Mexico. 4  The largest stones weigh 12 to 15 tons.
The measure would increase the gas tax, which has been 18.4 cents per gallon since 1993, to index it to inflation in January 2016 and set it to rise again in three years unless Congress comes up with a new way to pay for federal transportation projects.he sponsors of the measure said Thursday that it would generate $27.5 billion that can be used to pay for nearly two years' worth of transportation projects and give lawmakers time to find a new infrastructure funding source to replace the gas tax.
Another infamous email demanding passage of a mythical â Congressional Reform Act â claims members of Congress do not pay Social Security taxes. That, too, is wrong. Salaries and benefits of members of the U.S. Congress have been the source of taxpayer unhappiness and myths over the years.ompared to private-sector salaries, the salaries of members of Congress is lower than many mid-level executives and managers. Also See: The 10 Wealthiest Members of Congress. Rank-and-File Members: The current salary (2015) for rank-and-file members of the House and Senate is $174,000 per year.