The “Big Dig” was the largest, and most expensive, highway project of its kind in the United States. It included 7.8 miles of highway (161 lane-miles in all), about half of which tunnel under the city and its harbor. The Big Dig placed over 3.8 million cubic yards of concrete and excavated more than 16 million cubic yards of soil. The project was the result of more than 30 … [Read more...] about Boston Big Dig, Central Artery / Tunnel Project, Massachusetts
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The Legacy of the Central Pangean Mountains: How the Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas Were Once Connected
The Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas may seem like very different mountain ranges, but they were once part of the same great chain that spanned the supercontinent Pangaea. This ridge was known as the Central Pangean Mountains and ran from northeast to southwest during the Carboniferous, Permian, and Triassic periods. The formation of the Central Pangean … [Read more...] about The Legacy of the Central Pangean Mountains: How the Scottish Highlands, the Appalachians, and the Atlas Were Once Connected
The Enchanting 15th Century Castle of Coca: A Masterpiece of Spanish Medieval Architecture”
The 15th-century Castle of Coca, nestled in the heart of central Spain, stands as a testament to the beauty and architectural brilliance of the medieval era. This majestic fortress is not only a fine example of brick architecture from the 15th century but also showcases a unique blend of Moorish Muslim design and Gothic architecture, making it a standout among Spain's medieval … [Read more...] about The Enchanting 15th Century Castle of Coca: A Masterpiece of Spanish Medieval Architecture”
If You Mixed Everyone In The World Together, You’d Get a Meatball Big Enough To Fit In Central Park
We love a good truth, and Redditor kiwi2703 has one of the most interesting—and strange—we've heard in a while. They decided to get creative with some math to answer a question you may never have considered: how big would the resulting glob of goo be if all the humanity in the world were merged together? Yes, it seems strange, but the human goo ball isn't as large as you may … [Read more...] about If You Mixed Everyone In The World Together, You’d Get a Meatball Big Enough To Fit In Central Park