The Great Baltimore Bridge Bellyflop
So, you wanna know how tall the Baltimore bridge was before it decided to take a swan dive into the Patapsco River, huh? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because this story is as dramatic as a cat chasing a laser pointer.
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The Bridge: A Towering Titan (or Not)
Let's talk about the bridge. It wasn't exactly the Eiffel Tower, but it was certainly taller than your average garden shed. Now, I don't have an exact measurement for you, but let's just say it was lofty. It was the kind of height that made you feel like a tiny ant scurrying across its back. Or maybe that’s just me.
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The Fall: A Splash Heard ‘Round the World
Now, about that dramatic entrance into the water. It was like a scene straight out of a disaster movie, minus the explosions and the overly dramatic music. One moment it was a perfectly fine bridge, minding its own business, and the next, splash. It was like a 1.6-mile-long Jenga tower that just couldn’t handle the pressure.
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A quick note: While the bridge might have been tall, it was more about the length that made it impressive. It was a long, lean, and unfortunately, unstable structure.
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The Aftermath: A Bridge-Shaped Hole in Our Hearts
The collapse left a gaping hole, both literally and figuratively. Not only did it disrupt traffic and commerce, but it also shattered the illusion of indestructible infrastructure. Who knew bridges could be so fragile? We're still picking up the pieces (both physical and emotional) from this traumatic event.
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Fun fact: The bridge was named after Francis Scott Key, the guy who wrote the Star-Spangled Banner while watching the British bombard Fort McHenry. Talk about poetic justice!
How to... Bridge the Gap (of Knowledge)
- How to avoid being on a collapsing bridge: Easy, don’t be on a bridge when it’s about to collapse. Rocket science, I know.
- How to build a bridge that won’t collapse: Hire a good engineer. And maybe avoid naming it after someone who witnessed a bombardment.
- How to feel sorry for a bridge: Just imagine it as a giant, concrete and steel puppy that got lost.
- How to find humor in a tragedy: It’s a coping mechanism. And also, it’s kind of funny when you think about it.
- How to rebuild a bridge: One brick, or in this case, one steel beam, at a time. And a lot of patience.
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