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Odd rules in Europe surprise you
Wearing clothes on Sundays, kissing in the railway is illegal, not wishing for sunshine in winter ... are strange rules in some European countries. Here are some rules t…
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The longest railway tunnel in the world is completed after 7 decades
After 69 years of survey, design and construction, the Gotthard Base (GBT) tunnel across the Alps has finally been completed and put into use today.
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What is the difference between the urban railway in Hanoi and Saigon?
It is expected to contribute to changing the face of the city and effectively address traffic congestion, currently, both urban railways in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. H…
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Profession of selling time
At the end of the 19th century in London there was an extremely necessary service that few people believed today had: Ruth Belville would knock on doors every day to ann…
1001 mystery
The strange death of Irish immigrants
In 1832, a group of Irish immigrants was tasked with building a railway section near the state of Philadelphia, USA. However, the work has just started to be done in a f…
World Heritage
Semmering railway route
Unesco, the Scientific, Educational and Cultural Organization of the United Nations, launched the Semmering Railway of Austria as a World Cultural Heritage in 1998.
Archeology
Discovered 3,000 remains between London's capital
Crossrail Europe's largest railway project is halted due to archaeologists finding more than 3000 skeletons between London's capital.
Archeology
Ancient Roman skulls under the Thames
The railway project staff in London, England, recently discovered 20 Roman skulls believed to be from the first century AD.
Archeology
Treasure hunt in the
In a land full of treasures like Jordan, the treasure hunt craze has never cooled down. Here, people apply not only scientific achievements but also ... magic with the d…
History
March 13: The world's longest undersea tunnel inaugurated
The Seikan Tunnel is a 53.85 km railway tunnel in Japan, with a length of 23.3 km underground.
Animal world
Use wolf urine to ... avoid traffic accidents
Wolf urine and lion roar are being used by transport-transport management companies in northern Japan to prevent traffic accidents caused by deer.
Scientific application
Note when using motorcycle disc brakes
Disc brakes make braking force larger and more efficient if used correctly. Conversely, if not used properly, this type of expensive brake can also cause traffic acciden…
Scientific application
Liquid coal - The cleanest and cheapest fuel in the 21st century
In the flourishing period of the railway industry, coal was the fuel used to operate the train engine. Today, nearly two centuries since the steam-powered Rocket train i…
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Shorten the running time thanks to ... polymer
The journey to run a train from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City in the past took 34 hours, but now it is shortened to 29 hours and still ensures a high level of safety, every…