Bridge Over Troubled Water... Or Rather, No Water at All
So, you wanna know how much of that Baltimore bridge actually took a dive into the drink? Well, let's just say it wasn't a small splash. The Francis Scott Key Bridge, as it's dramatically named, decided to have a little chat with a passing cargo ship and, well, things didn’t end well for the bridge.
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| How Much Bridge Collapsed In Baltimore |
A Bridge Too Far?
Imagine waking up to the sound of a bridge deciding it's had enough. That's basically what happened in Baltimore. We're talking about a significant chunk of the main spans and a few of its buddies on the northeast side just up and left the party. It was like a bridge-sized temper tantrum.
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Now, you might be wondering, "How much is 'much' when it comes to a bridge collapse?" Picture this: it's like losing a really, really big Lego piece from your epic castle build. A painful loss, to say the least. And just like that Lego piece, finding all the bits and bobs of the bridge is going to be a challenge.
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The Aftermath: A Bridge-Shaped Headache
The collapse caused quite a stir, to put it mildly. Traffic chaos, rescue missions, and a whole lot of "oh no you didn't" from the engineering community. It's like when your favorite TV show gets canceled unexpectedly - everyone's a bit lost and confused.
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But hey, let's not dwell on the negatives. The good news is that no one suffered any major injuries. And, on the bright side, we've got a front-row seat to a real-life engineering drama. Talk about binge-worthy!
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So, to answer your question directly: a whole lot of bridge collapsed. Enough to make even the most seasoned bridge enthusiast do a double take.
How to... Bridge the Gap (of Knowledge)
- How to avoid being a bridge: Stay away from large bodies of water and ships. Seems obvious, but you'd be surprised.
- How to become a bridge expert: Watch a lot of construction shows and avoid eating anything bridge-shaped.
- How to appreciate bridges: Take a walk on one, admire the view, and maybe even write a poem about it.
- How to plan a bridge-themed party: Decorate with mini bridges, serve bridge-shaped food, and hire a magician to do a "disappearing bridge" trick.
- How to feel sorry for a bridge: Imagine it's a giant, inanimate friend who just had a really bad day.
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