China now boasts seven of the 10 longest bridges in the world, all built within the past decade. Such engineering feats were once mainly the province of the United States, which for much of the latter half of the 20th century boasted most of the longest bridges in the world. Here are the 10 longest bridges in the U.S., and no matter how well traveled you are, four or five of these bridges will come as a surprise.
There are two types of neck braces: soft and rigid. A soft cervical collar is made from thick foam rubber covered in cotton. It is used to support your neck and control pain after an injury (e.g., whiplash).
Neck Brace: When Itâs Used. There are three reasons you might need to wear a neck brace: 1  The most common reason is to relieve pain. 2  The neck brace helps your neck support the weight of your head while the soft tissues in your neck have a chance to heal. The most common reason is to relieve pain. 2  The neck brace helps your neck support the weight of your head while the soft tissues in your neck have a chance to heal. 3  You may need a neck brace after spinal neck surgery to keep your neck bones in line while you heal.