so officals are saying that pigeon poop caused the minnesona bridge to collapse, what do u think?
it seems far fetched to me
2007-09-05 09:42:47 · 15 answers · asked by jessie 2 in News & Events ➔ Other - News & Events
article is in the new newsweek online
2007-09-05 09:48:08 · update #1
The only way I'll believe that bird poop caused the bridge to collapse is if they made the bridge of chewed gum and toothpicks.
In which case a whole LOT of people are guilty of fraud and mismanagement, because it cost a lot more to build and maintain than that.
Stop the politicians and contractors from CHEATING--build 'em the way they used to, and they'll last nearly FOREVER!
2007-09-05 10:49:06 · answer #1 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Old structure. And get used to those words. In almost every place in this country in the last fifty years, people let their politicians distract them with garbage like sports stadiums while the infrastructure has been overlooked. The bridge was, if not the first, a sure sign that the aging infrastructure is worthy of our attention. Whether we pay attention, or go for more sports stadiums... well, that's the big question now, isn't it?
2016-05-17 12:19:57 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have thought about this for a long time, and the only thing I can think of is if they don't know what made the bridge collapse, then they should say so, not make up a lame excuse.
2007-09-05 10:01:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO that stuff is really toxic and can start to deteriorate almost all types of metal ...especially under the bridge where it never got rained on .....
leave some bird poop on your car for a few weeks and see what it will do , if you think its far fetched ~!
2007-09-05 09:49:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Bird guana is VERY acidic. Enough of it could
possibly cause some damage to one critical
bolt or nut. This could cause a domino effect
that would cause the bridge to collapse.
It does seem to require the "golden bullet"
effect.
2007-09-05 09:50:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pigeon waste could cause rusting and other erosion of steel and other metal surfaces. It's not far-fetched. It's metallurgical science.
2007-09-05 13:51:07 · answer #6 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get 2 steel sheet and piss on 1 it every day for six month. Then compare the 2 and ask yourself the above question.
2007-09-05 09:58:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's only one of the reasons - but it's true. The poop contributes to corrosion of the metal.
2007-09-05 09:46:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
THAT IS A LOT OF POO. I HIGHLY DOUBT THAT. THERE WOULD HAVE TO BE SO MUCH POO THAT YOU COULDNT DRIVE OVER. SOMEONE IS TRYING TO COVER SOMETHING UP WITH BIRD POO.
2007-09-05 09:48:10 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it actually is a lie cuz birds dont poop
its actually pee
2007-09-05 09:47:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋