As the prices of new cars continue to rise, the used-car market is thriving. This means that your business will most likely succeed if you have the right business skills and tools. But did you know how CarMax was founded? Circuit City, a now-defunct consumer electronics company, founded CarMax. The Pioneers in the Industry CarMax […]
The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor caught the USNavy off guard but ultimately failed to cripple its war effort at sea, thanks to a massive salvage effort that began almost as soon as the smoke cleared. But did you know how long it took for the US Navy to repair the damages from the attack?
The story of Christopher Columbus and his historic voyage across the ocean is taught in most schools. The story has evolved to portray the journey in a more realistic and practical light. People used to believe that Columbus thought the world was flat. But there is one aspect of the story that not enough people
The Dai Hong Dan is a General cargo vessel built by Chongjin Shipyard in Huichon, North Korea, in 1978. It is currently decommissioned or lost. It had a gross tonnage of 6390 tons. But did you know that the US helped the North Koreans from Somali Pirates? Somali Pirates seized a North Korean cargo vessel
If you want to rob a bank and get away with it, you’ll need to plan a little more than just picking a common-looking car with good maneuverability. Did you know that there was a popular vehicle used specifically for robberies back in the 1970s? The Ford Transit van, which had car performance and space
The Ghan is a passenger train service that runs between Australia’s northern and southern coasts, passing through Adelaide, Alice Springs, and Darwin on the Adelaide-Darwin rail corridor. But did you know about the American tourist who clung to the Ghan after almost being left behind? An American tourist was nearly left behind by his transcontinental
The legal age to drive a car in the United States is 16. It has always been a major life event for someone turning 16 to get their driver’s license, but in the past 35 years, the interest in learning to drive amongst teenagers has significantly dropped. But did you know an 8-year-old boy from
Most of the critical safety systems in a light rail vehicle are probably obvious. Probably at the top of the list are brakes. Another obvious system that keeps people safe is bumpers. Some systems, however, are more difficult to guess. But did you ever wonder why trains had sandboxes? Sandboxes on trains dispense sand directly
The Egyptian Red Sea Port Authority has shied away from responsibility in the shocking case of Mohammad Aisha and the Bahraini-flagged MV Aman. According to representatives of the union federation representing the stranded seafarer, they have a moral obligation to act now, regardless of legal rights and wrongs. But did you know how long the
Amtrak is a passenger railroad service that provides medium and long-distance inter-city rail service in 46 states and 9 cities in Canada. It was founded in 1971 as a quasi-public corporation and receives state and federal subsidies. But did you ever wonder why Amtrak trains are often delayed? Freight trains frequently illegally impede Amtrak trains.
Amtrak Trains are Often Delayed Whenever Freight Trains Illegally Slow Down. Read More »
