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Czechoslovak railroad workers defrosting railroad tracks using a MiG-15 engine during a severe snowstorm in 1970.

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It’s a scene out of an action movie – Czechoslovak railroad workers in a snowstorm, using a MiG-15 jet engine to defrost the railroad tracks! This is what happened in 1970 when a severe snowstorm struck the country and the railway tracks had to be cleared quickly. The workers ingeniously used the engine of a MiG-15 fighter plane to quickly thaw the tracks. Although the MiG-15 was an important part of the Soviet air force, its engine proved to be a useful tool for the desperate railroad workers. Thanks to their resourcefulness, the tracks were cleared in no time and … Czechoslovak railroad workers defrosting railroad tracks using a MiG-15 engine during a severe snowstorm in 1970. részletei…

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Paris preparations for the Universal Exhibition, 1900.

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As the year 1900 quickly approaches, the City of Paris is preparing for the Universal Exhibition, a world’s fair that will showcase the latest advancements in technology, culture, and industry from around the world. The Exhibition is sure to be a grand affair, and the City of Paris is determined to make sure that it is a success. In order to make this happen, the City of Paris is making a variety of preparations. Major infrastructure projects are underway to improve the city’s infrastructure, including the construction of the city’s first metro line, the installation of new electric streetlights, and … Paris preparations for the Universal Exhibition, 1900. részletei…