The Great Baltimore Bridge Breakdown
So, you wanna know how long that giant metal snake in Baltimore was before it decided to take a swan dive into the drink? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we're about to dive into a tale of epic proportions (or lack thereof, as it turns out).
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A Bridge Too Far?
Let's get one thing straight: that bridge wasn't exactly a pipsqueak. We're talking a whopping 1.6 miles of steel and concrete. That's like walking from your couch to the fridge, but with a much better view (until the whole collapse thing happened, that is). To put it into perspective, it was the second-longest bridge in the entire Baltimore area. So yeah, it was kind of a big deal.
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When Bridges Go Bad
Now, you might be wondering what caused this colossal concrete catastrophe. Well, it seems a big ol' cargo ship decided to play bumper cars with the bridge's supports. Talk about a bad parking job! The ship, named "Dali" (probably because it had a melting clock on its bow or something), basically gave the bridge a giant, watery hug. Oops.
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The Aftermath
After the whole "bridge-meets-ship" incident, things got a bit chaotic. Rescue teams swooped in like superheroes, and engineers scratched their heads wondering how something so massive could just... disappear. The city was in a bit of a tizzy, to say the least. And let's not forget the poor drivers who were probably having a perfectly normal day until bam, bridge-less.
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So, to answer your burning question: the Baltimore bridge was 1.6 miles long. But let's be honest, who's counting miles when you're staring down the barrel of a bridge collapse?
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How To... Bridge Your Knowledge
- How to avoid being on a collapsing bridge: Probably best to check the news for any bridge-related incidents before heading out. And maybe avoid cargo ships. Just sayin'.
- How to become a bridge engineer: Get really good at math and physics. And then, you know, build some really strong bridges.
- How to appreciate bridges: Take a moment to admire the engineering marvel that is a bridge. Just don't do it while it's collapsing.
- How to deal with bridge closures: Patience, my friend. Patience. And maybe find a new route.
- How to build a bridge out of snacks: This one's purely hypothetical, but graham crackers and marshmallows might be a good start.
So there you have it, folks. The lowdown on the Baltimore bridge that decided to take a plunge. Let's hope the next one sticks around for a while.
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