Bridge is officially opened in Congo – then immediately collapses once the ribbon is cut
You couldn’t have timed it any better The universe works in mysterious ways, and sometimes, timing can be disastrous, or hilarious. This was definitely the case at the grand opening of a bridge in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Footage posted by Africa Facts Zone on Twitter on Monday shows solemn dignitaries cut the […]
3 years ago
Man plunges to his death after drawbridge opens as he was crossing it
The 77-year-old was able to cling on for 1-2 minutes before falling 71 feet An American man tragically plunged to his death after a drawbridge opened as he was crossing it. The 77-year-old father of six was about halfway across the Milwaukee bridge when it began to rise, with his wife safely on the other […]
3 years ago
‘Hero’ Ukrainian soldier who blew himself up on bridge honoured with funeral in hometown
He was just 25 The Ukrainian soldier who blew himself up with a bridge to stop advancing Russian troops has been hailed as a hero and provided with a funeral in his hometown. Vitaliy Skakun Volodymyrovych was in position at a bridge near Crimea when Russian tanks began to approach last week. Upon realising he […]
4 years ago
Residents set to throw rotten eggs at Jeff Bezos’ superyacht as Rotterdam bridge is dismantled
The council said they would never dismantle the bridge again after renovations in 2017 Rotterdam residents are planning to egg Jeff Bezos‘ superyacht as the city prepares to temporarily dismantle its historic bridge to allow the gigantic vessel to pass through. Dutch locals are incensed that the iconic Koningshaven Bridge is reportedly going to have […]
4 years ago
World’s best Bridge player banned after failing drugs test
The No.1 Bridge player in the world has been banned after failing a drugs test, because apparently that matters in card games
7 years ago
China has officially opened one of the most terrifying glass bridges in the world (Video)
If you’re ever in China’s Shiniuzhai National Geological Park, you’ll probably happen upon their big glass suspension bridge. Measuring a whopping 300m long and 180m high, the bridge, WHICH HAS A GLASS BOTTOM, is definitely going to attract thrill-seekers from all over the world. If crawling very slowly on all fours and whimpering like a scared […]
11 years ago