stackyFACTSTo maximize passenger space, older models put the engine right next to the driver in a tiny glass cube, ensuring they froze during winter and roasted alongside a massive internal combustion heater in summer.
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Long before modern fuels, certain transit models essentially required a roaring fireplace bolted to the back, belching thick black smoke directly into the…
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If you hate the imperial system, blame the Romans. "Mile" is derived from "mille passus," which was exactly 1,000 paces by a Roman legionary. It’s entirely…
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They look violently top-heavy, but all the weighty components are shoved entirely into the floorpan to stop them from tipping over. To prevent a gentle breeze…
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Sweeping innocent bystanders off the sidewalk is generally frowned upon by municipal authorities. When a large passenger vehicle pulls up to a crowded curb,…
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Long before flimsy QR codes, getting on a train meant receiving a dense, aggressively thick chunk of cardboard. The Edmondson system was essentially a…
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