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Blue Mountains’ Plane Crash Caught On Video, Saved By Giant Parachute
Thanks to a parachute, a Cirrus SR22 aircraft narrowly avoided crashing into a home in Lawson, NSW yesterday. Yes, that’s right, a plane parachute. They are indeed a thing and the aircraft’s four occupants have its existence to thank for, well, their existence.
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China’s Batty Proposal For An Under-Sea Train To The United States
A lone report in China’s state-run Beijing Times claims the nation is already in discussions to build an 12,870+ kilometre railroad connecting China, Russia, Canada and the US — including a 201.2km undersea tunnel spanning the Bering Strait. Forget taking this with a grain of salt, you’re gonna need the whole shaker.
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Uber’s Ride-Sharing: Victoria’s Taxi Commissioner Is Not Afraid To Prosecute
While NSW transport minister Gladys Berejiklian is maintaining an open mind regarding Uber’s new ride-sharing service, which recently became available in several of the country’s major cities, Victoria isn’t so enthusiastic. On Friday, the state’s transport minister Terry Mulder announced that the Taxi Services Commission is investigating the operation.
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God Can’t Get His Credit Report From Equifax
Dealing with credit agencies can be a real pain. A lot of times it feels like the credit bureaus just don’t care about regular folks like you and me. We’re not alone — turns out, even God can’t get an accurate credit report. Because Equifax doesn’t believe in Mr God Gazarov.