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  • The Mystery of the Newark Bay Train Disaster

    The Mystery of the Newark Bay Train Disaster
    2025/08/10
    On a September morning in 1958, commuter train 3314 plunged into Newark Bay after the engineer ignored open drawbridge signals, killing 48 of 100 passengers. Despite working safety systems, the cause remains unclear—possible engineer incapacitation and missing dead man's switch were key factors. The tragedy prompted investigations and led to new safety regulations, but questions about why no one stopped the train persist to this day.

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  • The St. Francis Dam Disaster: Engineering Failure Unleashed

    The St. Francis Dam Disaster: Engineering Failure Unleashed
    2025/08/03
    In 1928, California's St. Francis Dam—once a symbol of engineering prowess—catastrophically collapsed, unleashing a deadly flood that devastated communities and claimed hundreds of lives. Driven by Los Angeles' urgent water needs, the dam was hastily built atop unstable ground. Investigations later blamed flawed design and a weak foundation, forever changing dam safety standards and tarnishing chief engineer William Mulholland’s legacy.

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  • The Pulaski Skyway: Engineering Marvel and Mystery

    The Pulaski Skyway: Engineering Marvel and Mystery
    2025/07/27
    The Pulaski Skyway, an iconic steel bridge connecting Newark and Jersey City, overcame daunting engineering and political challenges to become a vital commuter route. Known for its perilous 'suicide lane,' the Skyway gained a shadowy reputation, becoming linked to crime legends—including the disappearance of Teamsters leader Jimmy Hoffa, rumored to be buried beneath it, though FBI searches found no evidence.

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  • The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Blue Ridge Tunnel

    The Rise, Fall, and Revival of the Blue Ridge Tunnel
    2025/07/20
    The Blue Ridge Tunnel, once the world's longest railroad tunnel, was a 19th-century engineering marvel that conquered Virginia's Appalachian mountains. Built with the labor of Irish immigrants and enslaved Africans, it helped spark regional growth but was abandoned by mid-20th century. Recently restored, it now welcomes thousands as a unique hiking destination, blending history, engineering, and the story of those who built it.

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