Illinois state university cuts down trees to honor them

Can't see the morons for the trees Illinois State University has cleared away the trees in front of Stevenson Hall so they can begin construction of the sculptured centerpiece of its Fell Arboretum, an area set aside for the preservation and study of trees.

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What is the longest flight caused by a propane explosion?

A railroad tanker car carrying propane traveled over 3,000 feet when it exploded during a train wreck in Illinois, sheering off a steel tower in it's path. It's the longest flight on record for a propane explosion.

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