In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphill

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In 1871, Switzerland put a toothed rail between normal train tracks so carriages could climb steep Mount Rigi; 155 years later, the same system still works

Since 1871, the distinctive rack-and-pinion grip system on Switzerland's Rigi railway has revolutionized mountain travel. Created by engineer Niklaus Riggenbach to address slippage on steep inclines, this innovation has efficiently ferried tourists to an impressive height of 1,797 meters. With similar railways emerging across Europe, ongoing enhancements like modern electric railcars ensure this historic line remains a vibrant link to the past.

Asian Games 2026: President Murmu, Mandaviya hail India's historic kabaddi golden sweep

President Droupadi Murmu congratulated India's men's kabaddi team for winning gold and defending its Asian Games title, while praising both the men's and women's teams for securing a golden sweep. The athletes were hailed by the President for their double triumph. Union Sports Minister Mansukh Madaviya also congratulated the athletes in his posts on X.

NYC's woke mayor slammed for his bizarre cryptic tweet... as he's accused of lacking focus while huge storm is set to lash his city

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani left residents confused after making a bizarre, cryptic tweet on Friday afternoon as the city prepares for massive storm.

Pope Leo's mass appeal: American pontiff is met by 600,000 crowd as he arrives for outdoor service in Paris before heading for Lourdes

Over 600,000 Catholics registered to attend the mid-afternoon Mass on Paris's famous Place de la Concorde, for what is expected to be the biggest event of the Pontiff's visit to France.

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In 1888, a German city built a railway that climbs without an onboard engine: 1,849 gallons of water weigh one car down enough to pull the other 272 feet uphill

The Nerobergbahn in Wiesbaden, established in 1888, stands as Germany's oldest water-ballast rack railroad. This unique railway operates without motors, utilizing gravity and water to propel two carriages that pull each other up and down the tracks. Its eco-friendly design eliminates fuel consumption and emissions, making it a sustainable choice for transportation. With varying capacities for passengers, the railway runs from April to October, drawing approximately 300,000 visitors each year.

Jeff Bezos’ parents gave him $245,573 to start Amazon in 1995 despite his warning that the company had only a 30% chance of success — what made them trust his risky internet business idea?

Jeff Bezos knew Amazon could fail when his parents gave him $245,573 from their savings in 1995. He had put the odds of success at only 30% and warned them they might lose the money. Most investors he approached had already said no. His parents still backed him, not because Amazon looked certain, but because they believed in their son.

‘Reverse engineered from UFOs’: Does US military have a triangular aircraft with anti-gravity technology called ‘TR-3B Black Manta’? Here’s the truth

Recently, numerous reports emerged from Tehran and Zahedan about sightings of a mysterious triangular object illuminated by bright lights. This has sparked online chatter about a potential clandestine craft known as the TR-3B Black Manta. Given former President Donald Trump's past remarks on advanced weaponry, public interest in secret military technologies has surged.

These games will bid goodbye to PlayStation Plus on October 20

On October 20, 2026, eight games will leave PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium catalogs. So, it is time to make the most of these games before they are gone from the platform. The list of eight titles have been curated as per Spain and the actual lineups can vary as per region.

Chhattisgarh floods: Check roads, rail routes and trains hit by heavy rain

Chhattisgarh is facing widespread disruption after heavy rainfall caused the Kharun River to rise and flooded roads and villages in parts of Raipur and Durg. Rail services were also affected after waterlogging and track subsidence on the Durg-Dallirajhara section. Several trains were cancelled or curtailed, while heavy rain has also inundated low-lying areas and disrupted connectivity elsewhere in the state.

Reclusive owner of Sydney's most iconic abandoned buildings Isaac Wakil leaves fortune to nephew - and a pointed message to relatives planning to contest the will

Society darlings turned reclusive property moguls Isaac and Susan Wakil built a $200M fortune from derelict landmarks. Now his will reveals a single heir and a clear warning to would-be challengers.