Bridge Over Troubled Water (or Not)
So, you want to know how many people kicked the bucket when that bridge in Baltimore decided to do a swan dive into the river? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this is a tale as tragic as it is bizarre.
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A Bridge Too Far
Let's rewind a bit. It was a dark and stormy night (okay, maybe not that dramatic), and there was this bridge in Baltimore, minding its own business, when BAM! a big ol' cargo ship comes along and gives it a love tap. And by love tap, I mean a "holy crap, that's a lot of damage" kind of tap.
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The result? A whole bunch of construction workers taking an unexpected plunge into the chilly waters below. It's like Mother Nature decided to stage a real-life version of that scene from "Titanic," but with less Leonardo DiCaprio and more hard hats.
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Six Feet Under the Bridge
The final tally? Six souls lost to the watery depths. That's right, six brave workers who were just trying to make a living ended up as fish food. It's a heartbreaking tragedy that sent shockwaves through the community.
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Now, you might be wondering, "Hey, what about the other two workers who fell in?" Well, those lucky ducks managed to escape with their lives. So, while the outcome wasn't exactly a picnic, it could have been a whole lot worse.
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A Bridge to Nowhere (For a While)
Of course, this little incident didn't just affect the poor souls who were on the bridge. Nope, it also caused a major headache for commuters and businesses alike. The bridge was basically a ghost town for a while, and let me tell you, traffic jams reached epic proportions. People were resorting to using canoes to get to work – I'm not even kidding.
But hey, at least the fish in the river had a pretty sweet buffet for a few weeks. So, there's that.
How to... Avoid Bridge-Related Calamities
- How to avoid being a bridge: This one's easy. Just don't apply for any construction jobs that involve bridges. Or boats. Or anything that floats, really.
- How to avoid falling off a bridge: This is a bit trickier. Maybe avoid walking on bridges while sleepwalking or under the influence of extreme amounts of caffeine?
- How to avoid being hit by a ship: Stay away from ships. Problem solved.
- How to become a fish: Just kidding! Don't try this at home.
- How to appreciate bridges: Look, bridges are pretty cool. They connect places, they're often quite impressive feats of engineering, and they don't ask for much in return. So, show them some love!
So, there you have it. The tragic tale of the Baltimore bridge collapse. Let's hope we don't have any more of these kinds of incidents. Bridges, you know, they're kind of important.
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