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That’s a lot of war imagery.GrundleStiltzkin said: -
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130 people died in that one.GrundleStiltzkin said:https://case.edu/ech/articles/e/east-ohio-gas-co-explosion-and-fire
The EAST OHIO GAS CO. EXPLOSION AND FIRE took place on Friday, 20 Oct. 1944, when a tank containing liquid natural gas equivalent to 90 million cubic feet exploded, setting off the most disastrous fire in Cleveland's history. Homes and businesses were engulfed by a tidal wave of fire in more than 1 sq. mi. of Cleveland's east side, bounded by St. Clair Ave. NE, E. 55th St., E. 67th St., and the MEMORIAL SHOREWAY. At approx. 2:30 P.M., white vapor began leaking out of Storage Tank No. 4, which had been built by the East Ohio Gas Co. in 1942 to provide additional reserve gas for local war industries. The gas in the tank, located at the northern end of E. 61st St., became combustible when mixed with air and exploded at 2:40 P.M., followed by the explosion of a second tank about 20 minutes later. The fire spread through 20 blocks, engulfing rows of houses while missing others. The vaporizing gas also flowed along the curbs and gutters and into catch basins, through which it entered the underground sewers, exploding from time to time, ripping up pavement, damaging underground utility installations, and blowing out manhole covers. The immediate area surrounding the burning district was evacuated and refugees were sheltered in Willson Jr. High School on E. 55th St. where the Red Cross tried to care for approx. 680 homeless victims.
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Today I learned the Nazis used guillotinesGrundleStiltzkin said: -
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I’m going to have to hear from @Octavian becore I chime in.GrundleStiltzkin said: -
Thankfully the producers of Rome on HBO didn't go for historical accuracy -
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I’m enjoying all the war imageryGrundleStiltzkin said:Has this bored thudded
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This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/world-trade-center-bombed
Salameh, a Palestinian, was arrested when he went to retrieve the $400 deposit he had left for the Ryder rental van used in the attack.
Pro Tip: If you try to blow up a building, don't worry about your deposit. -
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He was penny wise and federal pound you in the ass prison foolishalumni94 said:This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/world-trade-center-bombed
Salameh, a Palestinian, was arrested when he went to retrieve the $400 deposit he had left for the Ryder rental van used in the attack.
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And they say the Jews are the tightwads.....alumni94 said:This day in history:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/world-trade-center-bombed
Salameh, a Palestinian, was arrested when he went to retrieve the $400 deposit he had left for the Ryder rental van used in the attack.
Pro Tip: If you try to blow up a building, don't worry about your deposit.
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Race has a hard on for the Finance Board. That moment when you realize your heroes are, in fact, human. Really sad day for me. Sad day, really.BennyBeaver said: -
You elitist snobs started itcreepycoug said:
Race has a hard on for the Finance Board. That moment when you realize your heroes are, in fact, human. Really sad day for me. Sad day, really.BennyBeaver said: -
We are working on an introductory curriculum and scholarships for Tug members. We have not forgotten our less fortunate brethren. We? are all Americans.RaceBannon said:
You elitist snobs started itcreepycoug said:
Race has a hard on for the Finance Board. That moment when you realize your heroes are, in fact, human. Really sad day for me. Sad day, really.BennyBeaver said: -
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