Jack, the signalman
| October 13, 2017 11:58PM |
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"During the late 1800’s, travelers often reveled in a peculiar sight. At the rail station in Cape Town, South Africa, there was actually a very intelligent baboon who worked the levers that sent signals to inform engineers which track they should take. His name was Jack."
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Bruce
Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 10/14/2017 12:06AM by bcp.
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