Who Knew? Some Fun Facts
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Before she mastered the art of French cooking, Julia Child cooked up shark repellent while working for the precursor to the CIA as a covert operative during World War II.
Sharks kept unintentionally setting off underwater explosives meant for German U-boats — until Child came up with an inventive recipe that saved the day.
Sharks kept unintentionally setting off underwater explosives meant for German U-boats — until Child came up with an inventive recipe that saved the day.
OldFeller
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In the Netherlands, a metro train near Rotterdam overshot the end of its elevated tracks and crashed through a safety barrier. But instead of plunging into the water below, it was dramatically saved by a sculpture—a giant whale tail.
The artwork, fittingly titled “Saved by the Whale’s Tail,” had been installed at the train station in 2002. It unexpectedly became a literal lifesaver when the train came to rest on one of the raised fins, suspended about 10 meters in the air.
Amazingly, no one was injured. The driver, who was alone on the train at the time, walked away unharmed. Investigations later showed the train had been moving faster than allowed, which contributed to the accident.
The artwork, fittingly titled “Saved by the Whale’s Tail,” had been installed at the train station in 2002. It unexpectedly became a literal lifesaver when the train came to rest on one of the raised fins, suspended about 10 meters in the air.
Amazingly, no one was injured. The driver, who was alone on the train at the time, walked away unharmed. Investigations later showed the train had been moving faster than allowed, which contributed to the accident.
Lewkat
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Victor
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The waffle houses in St Petersburg Fla were closed during the hurricanes last year
I was there and saw ..then reopened with limited menu. Yeah, total devastation in eye of storm. God awful.
OldFeller
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Excellent video. Well done.
How your car engine works...
How your car engine works...
Every Part of an Engine Explained (in 15 minutes)
RadishRose
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In 1938, inventor J. Lehaitre introduced a fascinating innovation known as the Tractor-Cycle—a motorcycle equipped with a tractor-style transmission belt instead of conventional wheels. Designed to handle a wide range of terrain, this unique vehicle could travel at speeds of up to 25 mph.
Its rugged, tank-like track system gave it impressive off-road capabilities, making it suitable for military or rugged exploration purposes. In fact, it was even designed to accommodate a machine gun, suggesting potential military applications at the time.
Though it never became mainstream, the Tractor-Cycle remains an intriguing example of early 20th-century experimentation in all-terrain vehicle design.
OldFeller
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A lack of Engineering oversight lead to a catastrophic failure.
The Design Change That Took 114 Lives | Hyatt Walkway Collapse
hawkdon
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Remember this incident very well, lived in Lee's Summit Mo at
the time just down the road a piece...very sad deal, later worked
at Clay Co Gov't with a survivor of the mess....
the time just down the road a piece...very sad deal, later worked
at Clay Co Gov't with a survivor of the mess....
The Toyota Corolla, introduced in 1966, has become the best-selling car model in automotive history. Renowned for its reliability, fuel efficiency, and affordability, the Corolla has earned global popularity across generations, with over 44 million units sold in more than 150 countries.
Pappy
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The Miracle of Jindo is a rare natural event in South Korea where the sea parts twice a year, revealing a 2.8 km path between Jindo and Modo islands. For about an hour, thousands of visitors walk across the exposed seabed.This is often referred to as the "Korean Moses Miracle" due to its resemblance to the biblical story.
OldFeller
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I wondered how far you can go in an hour.
This draws huge crowds and you're only able to walk as fast as the crowd which has people stopping to pick up starfish and other things of interest.
A video I watched said an alarm goes off to tell you when to turn around and head back.
The alarm went off before they were able to make it to the next island (2.8 KM = 1.739839 Miles).
RadishRose
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I'm amazed!
RadishRose
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Pappy
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OldFeller
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People were very possessive of these beans and were often heard saying things like "those aren't yours. They're Mayan."
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