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Tumblr User Derails Our Idea Of The World’s Most Advanced Transportation System

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I never thought I’d be talking about 4ft 8.5inches in any context, but it’s another day on the internet and somebody posted this amazingness that has completely upended how we think of our modern transportation system.

Trust me, you’ll never see a train and NOT think of 4ft 8.5inches.

You’ll also never look at horses the same way again. Specifically their butts.

Oh, just wait… just wait…

It starts out simple enough…

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Indeed. Why WAS that gauge used? You’re about to find out…

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Get ready! You’re about to learn the wonders of wheel ruts!

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Of course the Romans were involved. Because they ran things back in the day.

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Now, the horses come in and it’s glorious…

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Trains and tunnels and rockets! Oh my!

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Well, my ass is officially astounded!

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Boom! Mind blown! ?