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The Largest Operating Steam Locomotive in the World Weighs 1.2 Million Pounds. Now, the Historic Train May Be Coming to Your Town

The world's largest operating steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is touring the country to celebrate America's 250th birthday, offering a unique historical spectacle for communities.

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The Largest Operating Steam Locomotive in the World Weighs 1.2 Million Pounds. Now, the Historic Train May Be Coming to Your Town

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Artemis 1's Orion Spacecraft Withstood the Heat of Re-entry in a Critical Test for Humans' Return to the Moon. Now, NASA Will Loan the Historic Capsule to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

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The Largest Operating Steam Locomotive in the World Weighs 1.2 Million Pounds. Now, the Historic Train May Be Coming to Your Town

Latest Discoveries

Beluga whale live cam goes launches. YAY!

Artemis 1's Orion Spacecraft Withstood the Heat of Re-entry in a Critical Test for Humans' Return to the Moon. Now, NASA Will Loan the Historic Capsule to the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum

New paint-on health sensors are as fun as face paint

15-yo Creates App for Reporting Potholes to the Government, and Uses AI to Help with Follow-up

Daily Games

A Radiant Thought

The Compliment Chain

Cold Water Wake-Up

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