I had a slight sense of vertigo at the top of these blocks

"AC/DC - Madrid-Barcelona"

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March 19th 2010
6th June ‘09: It is 4.30am. We have been driving for half and hour, and a sign now reads 'Barcelona 607km'. Progress is slow; Spain's interior is hilly, and the gearbox must be used. Have you ever wondered why trucks make so much noise downhill? No, I don't suppose you have, but I'll tell you anyway. The general rule of thumb is to descend a slope - we're talking serious mountains here, ... read more

Europe » Spain

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more