mines
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Mountain Biking Down An Abandoned Mine Shaft Is A Dimly Lit Descent Into Hell
Video: There are lots of places to go off-road mountain biking if you’re looking for a cheap thrill (or the chance to break your neck). But one of the most dangerous has to be riding into an abandoned mine shaft. If your torch dies as you’re pedalling deep into the earth, you’re probably screwed.
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The Last Trace Of Humans On Earth Will Be The Holes We Dug
When most of us think of what humans will leave behind when we go, we imagine skeleton buildings or toxic landfills. But according to some geologists, the longest-lasting impact we’ll have on Earth is actually beneath our feet — in the form millions of tunnels, deep boreholes and mines.
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Exploding Dogs Were Used As Mobile Anti-Tank Mines During World War II
Today I found out about the use of exploding anti-tank dogs during World War II. These dogs, usually Alsatians, were also called “Hundminen” or “dog mines.” They were trained to carry explosives on their bodies to enemy tanks, where they would then be detonated. No, it did not end very well for the dogs in…
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Take A Street View Tour Of An Underground Chapel Built Out Of Salt
If opulent isn’t an adjective you’d immediately associate with the mining profession, then you’ve clearly never had a peek inside Poland’s Wieliczka Salt Mine. The subterranean marvel (and UNESCO World Heritage Site) has been operational since the first shafts were dug way back in the 13th century, but the decor has come a long, long…