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Re:Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them? by Sharlin on Sunday June 04, 2023 @08:46AM (#36185197)
Almost everything always has much more thought given to it than it might first appear. Civil engineering is quite a fascinating subject.
Re:Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them? by rootusrootus on Sunday June 04, 2023 @10:55AM (#36186071)
> Almost everything always has much more thought given to it than it might first appear.

This statement ought to be in the guidelines for HN.

Re:Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them? by Sharlin on Sunday June 04, 2023 @01:32PM (#36187547)
Oh, definitely.
Re:Why do railway tracks have crushed stones alongside them? by digestives on Monday June 05, 2023 @07:47AM (#36194998)
> Almost everything always has much more thought given to it than it might first appear.

A credo to live by in work and in general - one of the most terrifying phrases in the English language is "it's just...".