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A section of passenger railroad in Alaska called the Hurricane Turn. Rather than making scheduled station stops, it operates as a flag-stop meaning passengers in this remote area can simply wave the train down to stop. It’s one of the last true flag-stop trains in the U.S. 00
In 1917 you could order a belt-fed machine gun from a Sears catalog: “Machine guns are used largely by police organizations, home guards and municipalities in case of riots.” 00
Britain’s ghost trains are rare train services in the UK which only see a couple of passengers every day. They’re only there because closing lines and stations is difficult and costly, and rail companies would rather run infrequent services than go through the cumbersome process. 00
Many of us know of the health benefits of taking turmeric, in moderation, as part of our daily routine but have you ever considered that it can also be good for your hairy friend? Yes, even dogs can benefit from a daily dose of turmeric in their diet and it certainly won’t harm them! The healing part of the turmeric herb is in the root. Turmeric contains the compound known as curcumin, which also gives it its bright yellow colour. It helps to boost the immune system and can also help with the following conditions: Inflammation of the joints Infections
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One evening in 1954, in a student hall at Princeton University, grad student Everett was drinking sherry with his friends when he came up with the idea that quantum effects cause the universe to constantly split. 00
Douglas Adams came up with the title for The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy while lying drunk in a field near Innsbruck with a copy of The Hitch-Hikers Guide to Europe. Looking up at the stars, he thought it would be a good idea for someone to write a hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy as […]
In 2009, a drunk New Zealander lost a poker bet and had his name changed to “Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova”. He found out that it was accepted 5 years later after receiving a confirmation letter. 00
Inattentional deafness is when someone is concentrating on a visual task like reading, playing games, or watching television and are unresponsive to you talking, they aren’t ignoring you necessarily, they may not be hearing you at all. 00
Many defense lawyers make their clients wear glasses, because it makes them look smarter, more honest and less capable of committing crimes. 00