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malonestephen

My wife and I are losing our minds over this mystery structure. What is it?! 🤯

My wife and I keep driving past this thing on the side of the road in Oregon, and we have to know what it is. It's about 15 feet tall and just sits there at the end of a driveway. The bottom part has a glass window facing the driveway, but it looks totally empty inside. We have no idea what it could be. We have thrown out every guess we can think of, like maybe it's some kind of watchtower, a giant birdhouse, or even a weird deer feeder. My wife is honestly losing her mind trying to figure it out every time we drive by. Someone has to know what this is. We would be so grateful for any ideas you might have. #MysterySolved #Oregon #WhatIsThis #HelpNeeded #WeirdFinds #Traffic #RoadsideAttractions

dennis03

Why San Francisco's Lombard Street is soooo crooked

I've always wondered why Lombard Street, San Francisco's famous street, is so crooked. It looks completely bizarre. I did some research and found out there's a very good reason for it, and it's all about safety. The street was originally built straight, but the hill was too steep for most cars to climb. Back in 1922, a property owner had the idea to add all the hairpin turns to lower the grade of the hill. They turned an incredibly steep 27% slope into a much more manageable one. Today it's a huge tourist attraction, but people actually live on the street. I cannot imagine living there with all the daily traffic. It's one of those things I always thought was just a tourist trap, but it turns out there is a real reason for it 😂 I am curious to hear if any of you have ever driven down it and what it feels like. #LombardStreet #SanFrancisco #TravelFacts #TravelStories #Traffic

john05

Long Island Expressway commute about to get tougher

Big changes are coming for Long Island drivers—starting October 1, electric vehicles will no longer get a free pass in the HOV lane. The end of the Clean Pass Program means everyone has to meet the two-person rule, so expect more congestion in regular lanes and longer commutes, especially during rush hour and holidays. Many locals relied on this perk to save time and cut stress, so this shift could really shake up daily routines. How will this impact your drive, and will it push more people to carpool? Let’s talk about how we’ll all adapt. #Transportation #LongIsland #Traffic

Lauren Cooper

Chicken spill on I-49 causes traffic mess

Drivers on I-49 got an unexpected surprise today—a large amount of chicken parts scattered across the highway. The scene caused quite a slowdown as cars tried to avoid the mess, and cleanup crews rushed to clear the road. For anyone commuting through the area, it was a reminder of how quickly a normal drive can turn into something memorable (and a bit gross). Has anyone else ever seen something this strange on their daily route? Let’s hear your wildest road stories! #Transportation #I49 #Traffic

schmidtgeorge

This "Big Penny" Bridge Just Ruined Its 100th Truck

Found a story from Lansing, Michigan that I thought was pretty interesting. There's a small railroad bridge there the locals call "Big Penny," and it's well known for being a bit too low for many of the tall trucks that try to go under it. The bridge just hit a major milestone, actually claiming its 100th victim since 2004. The community reportedly held a party to celebrate the occasion.😂 Someone decorated it with googly eyes and fangs, so it looks like a monster waiting for its next meal. The city has allowed the decorations to stay, perhaps hoping it would get the attention of drivers who missed all the warning signs. It didn't seem to help much, as the bridge claimed another truck less than 12 hours after the decorations were put up 😝 #Lansing #BigPenny #UrbanLegend #LocalNews #FunnyStory #Community #Cars #Traffic

Donald Wilson

Plane got stolen twice in one week??? 😂 What the hell

A guy in California had his Cessna 172 stolen twice in the same week!!! Anyone else think this is insane?? 😂 First time it turned up at another airport with a dead battery. So the owner told the airport's manager that he'd come back in a few days with a fresh battery. However, the plane went missing again and was found at an airport roughly 12 miles west of downtown Los Angeles. These small planes often don’t have locks and security at small airports seems almost non-existent. But come on, I mean, how can you just take off with a plane like. twice!? How the hell is stealing a plane this easy?😂 #AviationNews #PlaneTheft #Traffic #AirplaneDrama #Cessna #AirportSecurity #WildNews

Anne Clark

Semi crash slows down I-294 commute

A semi-truck crash on northbound I-294 near the I-80 split threw a wrench into Friday morning routines for many in the south suburbs. While no one was hurt, the inside lane closure meant drivers faced longer delays just as they were heading to work. It’s a reminder of how quickly our daily plans can change with one unexpected incident on the road. Have you noticed more traffic issues lately, or is this just a one-off? Let’s hear how your commute was affected and what you think could help prevent these backups. #Transportation #I294 #Traffic

dennis03

American Driving Habits Exposed: You'll Never Guess Who Drives The Most! 🚗💨

Americans drive A LOT! In 2023(the most recent year with complete data), we collectively put in a whopping 2.9 trillion miles (not counting heavy trucks). KBB crunched the numbers, and some insights are pretty wild: 🚗 Who's driving? Men vs. Women: Men drive about 20% more miles per day than women overall. This gap widens significantly among older drivers (65+), where men drive twice as much! Most Driven: Men aged 34 to 54 are the biggest drivers, putting in a huge 44% more miles than the average American. Least Driven: Unsurprisingly, 16-19 year olds drive the least, clocking in 48% less than the average. Retirement Impact: Ditching the daily commute after retirement leads to a 30% drop in miles driven. ⏰ When? Average Commute: Our average one-way commute in 2023 was still 26.8 minutes, pretty flat compared to before the pandemic. And 9% of drivers spend over an hour getting to work 🗺️ State by State Most Miles: Wyoming takes the top spot, with drivers averaging a massive 21,575 miles per year (50% more than the national average). Other high-mileage states include Mississippi, Missouri, and New Mexico. Least Miles: New York is dead last, with only 9,750 miles per driver annually. (Guess that terrible city traffic plays a role) Rhode Island, Washington, and surprisingly, Alaska, also rank low. #AmericanDrivingTrends #DrivingHabits #Traffic #Travel #Cars

Teresa Rose

Should You Speed Up If Someone's Tailgating You?

Hey everyone, let’s talk about this: If someone is riding your bumper, do you speed up or play it cool? Here’s my recent experience. I merged onto a winding road heading home (no-passing zones, obviously), and the car behind me was basically glued to my rearview. I gradually increased my speed from 55 to 65 mph over the first 5 miles, but they stayed dangerously close. When we hit the long, straight stretch? I pressed the gas pedal to the floor. Lost ’em temporarily, but then they started gaining speed again—only to pull into my neighbor’s driveway like nothing happened. Thinking back, I was probably just freaked out because there’ve been shootings reported on that road recently. Did I overreact by speeding up? Or was it smarter to keep moving? I’m torn between feeling like I jeopardized safety by accelerating and wanting to shake off the tailgater ASAP. What’s your take? Have you dealt with aggressive drivers like this? Share your stories—or advice! 👇 #car #traffic

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