30 Jul
2002
30 Jul
'02
10:09 p.m.
On Wed, Jul 31, 2002 at 10:28:06AM +0200, Andreas Freiherr wrote:
I have heard that the gauge of today's railway tracks (1435mm or 4'
8.5"), and hence even the dimensions of Space Shuttle's boosters go back
to ancient Roman vehicles built to the width of two horse's backs, maybe
true or maybe not.
That one is a verified urban legend, but still funny.
http://www.snopes2.com/history/american/gauge.htm
Regards,
Alex.
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