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"caused by ground movements that have taken place during the last couple of centuries."

Dammit - nothing is built to last anymore. Slap, dash, and call it a day.
 
They don't build 'em like they used to.
 
"The world’s first iron bridge was completed in 1779 and opened to traffic in 1801"

I wonder what the story is behind that?
 
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