The deadliest tornado in West Virginia's history struck Shinnston at 8:30 p.m., June 23, 1944. Sixty-six people died in the town and surrounding area. The total number of people killed by the tornado was 103, with 430 serious injuries.
The cylinder is the part of the engine where combustion takes place. The combustion in the cylinder is what powers the vehicle. The engine block is normally made from cast iron or aluminum. Depending on the type of vehicle, an engine may have as few as two up to as many as 12 cylinders (the Bugatti Chiron has a 16 cylinder engine!).
These 10 facts about space will blow your mind. The engine block is the linchpin of vehicles that run on internal combustion, providing the powerhouse for the vehicle. It is called a block because it is usually a solid cast car part, housing the cylinders and their components inside a cooled and lubricated crankcase.