Category: Facts

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing Really Open?

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing <em>Really</em> Open?

Decoding the Ballard Bridge: How Often Does This Thing Really Open? Okay, Seattleites, let’s talk about the Ballard Bridge. You know, that steel leviathan that connects Ballard to, well, pretty much everywhere else? It’s beautiful, sure, but also a notorious source of traffic headaches. The big question everyone asks (usually while stuck in a backup

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder

From the Great Lakes to the Ocean: A Waterway Wonder Ever wondered if a ship could sail all the way from the Great Lakes to the open ocean? It’s a question that pops into many minds when you gaze out at those vast freshwater horizons. And the answer? Absolutely! It’s all thanks to an incredible

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up

Lake Michigan: Ocean Connection? Let’s Clear Things Up Lake Michigan, that massive body of water smack-dab in the middle of the US, often gets called an “inland sea.” It’s easy to see why – it’s HUGE. But does that mean it’s actually connected to the ocean? Well, yes and no. It’s more like a “yes,

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look

Kayaks and Sharks: Should You Worry? A Real-World Look Okay, let’s talk sharks and kayaks. The idea of paddling around in the ocean with those toothy critters lurking below can be a little unnerving, right? But how much should you really worry? I’ve dug into the data and talked to some experts to give you

What Makes a Canoe Stable? Let’s Talk Boats.

What Makes a Canoe Stable? Let’s Talk Boats.

What Makes a Canoe Stable? Let’s Talk Boats. Canoeing? It’s an awesome way to see the world from a different angle, get some exercise, and just generally chill out on the water. But let’s be real: nobody wants to be that person who ends up taking an unexpected swim because their canoe decided to go

So, Did They Really Film “H2O: Just Add Water” in the Ocean? Let’s Dive In!

So, Did They <em>Really</em> Film “H2O: Just Add Water” in the Ocean? Let’s Dive In!

So, Did They Really Film “H2O: Just Add Water” in the Ocean? Let’s Dive In! “H2O: Just Add Water”—who didn’t get hooked on that show about three ordinary teens who suddenly become mermaids? It was pure magic, right? And it always made you wonder: were those incredible underwater scenes actually filmed in the big, wide

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