When Ships Go Wrong: The Baltimore Bridge Bashing
So, you've heard about the ship that decided to play demolition derby with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge? Yeah, that was a real doozy. Let's dive into the juicy details without getting seasick.
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The Ship That Could (and Did)
First things first, let's talk about the ship. Imagine a floating skyscraper, carrying enough stuff to fill a small country. That was basically the Dali, the vessel that took a swing at the bridge. We're talking about a whopping 95,000 tons when empty. That's like the weight of 19,000 elephants, or about a billion and a half hamsters. No, I didn't do the math, but it sounds impressive, right?
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To put it into perspective, this behemoth could have easily carried the entire cast of Friends, all their furniture, and Chandler's sarcasm - all at once. And still had room for Joey's infamous sandwiches.
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The Bridge That Couldn't
Now, let's talk about the bridge. Poor thing. It was just minding its own business, connecting Baltimore to the other side, when BAM! A ship decides to play bumper cars. Talk about a bad day at the office.
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We're not sure if the bridge saw it coming, but it definitely didn't appreciate it. And let's be honest, none of us did either. The whole thing was a bit of a shock, like finding out your favorite coffee shop replaced their latte art with abstract blobs.
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The Aftermath
Needless to say, things got a bit chaotic after the crash. There were cars in the water, people freaking out, and probably a few seagulls laughing their heads off. The city was in a bit of a tizzy, to say the least.
But hey, at least we got a good story out of it, right? And let's be honest, it's not every day you hear about a ship taking out a bridge. So, in a way, we should be grateful for the drama.
So, to recap: A giant ship, named Dali (seriously, who names a ship that?), decided to play demolition derby with a bridge. The bridge lost. Everyone was shocked. The end.
How to...
How to fathom the size of a 95,000-ton ship? Imagine 19,000 elephants. How to feel sorry for a bridge? Remember it was just doing its job. How to avoid being involved in a ship-bridge collision? Stay off the water, duh. How to appreciate the absurdity of the situation? Laugh it off. How to become a maritime expert? Start by avoiding ships and bridges.
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