Bridge Over Troubled Water (or at Least, a Ship)
So, let's talk about that time a ship decided it wanted to play demolition derby with Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. You know, just a casual Tuesday morning. Nothing out of the ordinary, right?
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| What Happened At The Baltimore Bridge |
The Day the Bridge Cried
Imagine this: you're peacefully sleeping, dreaming about endless supplies of your favorite snack, when suddenly, your phone jolts you awake with a news notification that reads something like, "Bridge Collapses in Baltimore." Your first thought? "Did someone finally build a bridge out of cheese?" Nope. A ship, the big, bulky kind that's supposed to stay in the water, decided to take a detour and give the bridge a hearty, unplanned massage.
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It's like that one friend who always ruins the surprise party. Except in this case, the surprise was a massive traffic jam, and the party crasher was a ship with a serious case of wanderlust.
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The Ship That Couldn't Keep It Together
Now, you might be wondering, "How does a ship even manage to hit a bridge?" Well, according to the ship's excuse (which we're pretty sure was written by a five-year-old), it had a sudden case of the "oops." Apparently, it forgot how to be a ship for a few minutes and decided to go on a little adventure. The bridge, unfortunately, was caught completely off guard.
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The Aftermath: A Bridge-Shaped Hole in Everyone's Day
Naturally, chaos ensued. Cars plunged into the icy waters below, people were stranded, and the city's transportation system had a major meltdown. It was like a real-life version of that one scene in "The Day After Tomorrow," but without the dinosaurs.
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But hey, at least we got some dramatic news footage out of it. And let's be honest, it's not every day you get to witness a bridge collapse live.
So, what did we learn from this whole ordeal? Ships and bridges don't mix. And maybe, just maybe, it's time to invest in some stronger bridges. Or, you know, just keep the ships in the water where they belong.
How to Handle a Bridge Collapse (Just Kidding!)
How to become a marine biologist overnight: While tempting after seeing a ship cause so much damage, it's probably best to stick to your current career path.How to build a bridge out of cheese: Definitely not recommended. Trust us.How to avoid being on a bridge when a ship crashes into it: Develop an uncanny ability to predict maritime mishaps.How to become a professional bridge collapse commentator: Good luck finding a news station hiring for that position.How to start a ferry service to bypass the collapsed bridge: Great business idea, but you might need a lot of permits.
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