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From: Alexander Schreiber <als_at_thangorodrim.de>
Date: Wed Jul 31 05:09:01 2002

On Wed, Jul 31, 2002 at 10:28:06AM +0200, Andreas Freiherr wrote:
>
> I have heard that the gauge of today's railway tracks (1435mm or 4'
> 8.5"), and hence even the dimensions of Space Shuttle's boosters go back
> to ancient Roman vehicles built to the width of two horse's backs, maybe
> true or maybe not.

That one is a verified urban legend, but still funny.

http://www.snopes2.com/history/american/gauge.htm

Regards,
      Alex.

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