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because the railways underpowered locomotive frequently required assistance from its passengers for overcoming steeper sections of the route. The Wilmington & Long Beach Rapid Transit Railroad after it was fitted with a steam engine. Photo: University of Southern California Libraries / California Historical Society. This town was to have 80-foot-wide streets running east and west, and 100-foot-wide streets running north and south. Aside from residential lots, lots were to be set aside for parks, churches and schools....

These kids struggle to the point that it interferes with getting through the day at home or at school. The label pathological, referring to the regular disruption of daily functioning, can be stigmatizing. PDA research began about 20 years ago, and experts are still not sure why some people experience it. Explanations include: Children with PDA may not recognize the social power structure of adults over children. Its sparked by a difference in social learning, not defiance....

The answer: No. At least, not right now. In the future, though, its a possibility. The contenders: Bacteria, viruses, and fungus. Each has an impressive historical kill-count and its own strengths and weaknesses. Heres how they stack up. The case for a fungal pandemic Fungal infections are mostly a nuisance. But some types of fungal infections that are more serious. And the emergence of new kinds of fungal infections is a definite possibility in the future....

It is also sometimes referred to as the Divorce Temple. Gate of Main Hall of Tokeiji Temple, Kamakura. Lady Horiuchi was born in 1252 to the powerful Adachi clan and allies of the Hojo. Both children were likely acquainted from a very young age. Horiuchi married Tokimune when she was nine and he was ten years old. After their marriage, the young couple moved together from the Adachi household to Tokimunes own residence....

Over on Twitch, you’re able to now watch aSeinfeldparody powered by AI that runs 24/7. All the blocky visuals that make up the pixelated world ofNothing Foreverare created using the game engine Unity. Your first impression might be that, well, the show is impressive. But after a while, youll start to notice some quirks and repetitions. A lot of scenes start the same way: Hey, did you hear the news?...

Others are abandoned and in a state of disrepair; their wooden stairs gone and roof collapsed. Darragon spent the next five years studying the towers. A search among the texts in the local Buddhist monasteries was also unfruitful. The lack of local knowledge about the towers origin could be due to the region’s history and geography. Himalayan towers depicted in a painting of the Jinchuan campaigns. Especially the star-shaped construction that make the structures less susceptible to tremors....

But not receiving feedback often means only that: Youre not getting feedback. Giving feedback is a skill, and many managers just havent developed it adequately. Those most bothered by this are the employees whowantfeedback. These are the people who care about what their boss thinks of their performance. If something is amiss, they want to know. This gap in communication with their supervisor is unsatisfying, and for some, unsettling. If you are in this situation, the first step is to confirm you need feedback....

This simple cake checks all the boxes, with potent flavor from very purposefully chosen ingredients. The outside of the cake is tender and slightly sweet, while the center is a melty chocolate-hazelnut flavor-bomb. No extracts, eggs, or extra sugar needed. The batter is rather straightforward. The lava center is just a dollop of isolated, unadulterated Nutella. It becomes gooey when heated, so why mess with something thats perfect? Instead of eggs, I use the powerful, flavorful binding force of a mashed banana....

To hear the TikTok girlies tell it, theres a hack that will let youEAT MORE FOOD! No, it needs a name and a strict protocol:reversedieting. Eventually youll be back up to 2,000 calories, or maybe even more. This is not a trend that originated on TikTok. While the process can create dazzling physiques, it also fucks with your metabolism and overall health. But it doesnt work that way. After dieting a long time, you may be eating a miserably low number of calories....

Sadly, its almost definitely not a meteorite. Peoplethinkingtheyve found a meteorite is as common as socks, though. The best spot to hunt for space debris is Antartica. Other spots meteorite hunters might consider are Californias Mojave desert and Africas Sahara. Think dark chunks against a light background. Its still probably not a meteorite. Here are some characteristics of meteorites and meteor-wrongs to help you identify whether youve gotten extremely lucky....

But few locals had actually seen a whale. The attraction to the river was the young herrings with which the firth was abound at that time. A postcard of the Tay Whale. Several times the whalers gave chase, but each time the humpback managed to escape. Finally, on 31 December 1883, the quarry was struck by several harpoons. Others piled up on whatever boat was available and began following the chase....

Im proud to say Ive eaten a lot of Italian food in my day. Growing up in New Jersey, if we ever went out to eat, it was likely Italian. Take, for example, the sartu di riso. I discovered this dish flipping through an imported Italian cooking magazine. (No, I dont read Italian, yet, but the pictures help.) Browsing for recipes online, I eventually settled on usingthis recipe by Giada de Laurentiisas a guideline....

A replica of James Rumseys steamboat at the Rumsey Steamboat Museum at Shepherdstown. Photo:Historic Shepherdstown & Museum James Rumsey was born in 1743 in Maryland. He also kept a boarding house and tavern in Bath, Virginia. While there, Rumsey showed Washington a working model of a mechanical boat which he had designed. Rumseys design consisted of a paddlewheel mounted at the bow that worked poles to pull the boat upstream....