stackyFACTSWhy take a scenic hike when you can dangle off the side of a Swiss mountain at an absolutely unhinged 48-degree angle? Built in 1889, this mechanical marvel is designed so the train literally cannot derail, which is the only comforting fact you'll cling to as you stare down a vertical drop into the abyss.
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