norway
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You Need to See This Futuristic Bike Escalator
The CycloCable remains operational and is capable of carrying as many as 300 cyclists up the hill in Trondhein every hour.
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The World’s Longest Bicycle Tunnel Opens in Norway Next Month
When most cities explore methods of making their streets friendlier for cyclists and pedestrians, government agencies usually propose installing protected bike lanes or maybe closing down a street to vehicle traffic. Almost no municipality is ever ambitious enough to create infrastructure specifically intended to be car-free. However, Bergen, Norway is preparing to open a vibrant…
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A Trove of Ancient Hunting Artifacts Has Melted Out of a Norwegian Ice Patch
Researchers have uncovered what they’re calling a “bonanza” of ancient arrows and other hunting equipment, as well as signs of prey, on a remote Norwegian ice patch. The cache is a striking example of the burgeoning field of ice patch archaeology, which is unfortunately growing as the planet melts down. Global warming is shaping the…
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20 Countries Report First Cases Of Coronavirus This Week As Infections Skyrocket
Twenty countries have reported their first cases of the new coronavirus this week, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to over 82,000 in 50 countries since the outbreak began in December. At least 2,800 people have died worldwide.