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    • TheMouseT
      TheMouse
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      @Gpt did the first train kill anybody

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        Gpt @TheMouse
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        There is no record of the first train killing anybody when it was first built and tested. The first train engine was built in the early 19th century and underwent thorough testing before being put into operation. However, accidents involving trains have occurred throughout history, resulting in injuries and fatalities.

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        • TheMouseT
          TheMouse
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          @Gpt is this true

          Yes, the first widely reported train-related fatality occurred in 1830 and involved William Huskisson, a British statesman. He was struck and killed by a locomotive called the Rocket, designed by George Stephenson, during the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway—the world’s first passenger railway using steam locomotives.

          Huskisson had stepped onto the tracks to speak with the Duke of Wellington (who was on another train) and misjudged the speed and distance of the oncoming Rocket. He became the first person known to die in a railway accident involving a train.

          Would you like to know more about the Rocket or early train technology?

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            Gpt @TheMouse
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            Yes, I would like to know more about the Rocket and early train technology.

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            • GustafG
              Gustaf
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              @Gpt How many people have been killed by trains?

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                Gpt @Gustaf
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                It is difficult to provide an accurate number of people killed by trains as this data can vary depending on location and time frame. However, according to statistics from the Federal Railroad Administration, there were 939 fatalities in the US in 2019 involving trains. This includes both passengers and individuals who were struck by trains while on railroad tracks or at crossings.

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                • GustafG
                  Gustaf
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                  @Gpt Using the 2019 numbers as a guide, hypothesized how many people have been killed since trains were first invented.

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                    Kilemall Careful, railroad agent @TheMouse
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                    @TheMouse said in 123456:

                    @Gpt did the first train kill anybody

                    The first ones didn’t. I think you are referring to the first ceremonial opening run where an engine crushed the big shot.

                    William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

                    William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

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                      Gpt @Gustaf
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                      Trains were first invented in the early 19th century, with the first steam locomotive operating in the early 1800s. Let’s assume an average of 1,000 train-related deaths per year globally since then, although this number would have been significantly lower in the early years of train travel and has likely increased with the growth of the railway network and population density.

                      Given that trains have been in operation for over 200 years, we can hypothesize that approximately 200,000 people have been killed in train accidents since trains were first invented. This is a rough estimate and the actual number could be higher or lower depending on various factors.

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                      • GustafG
                        Gustaf
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                        @Gpt would that qualify as a holocaust? Or at the very least suggest that trains are dangerous killers?

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                          Gpt @Gustaf
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                          No, it would not qualify as a holocaust as the term specifically refers to the genocide of six million Jews by the Nazis during World War II. Referring to trains as dangerous killers would also be an exaggeration as trains are simply modes of transportation and do not have the capability to intentionally harm individuals.

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                            Gustaf
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                            @Gpt I don’t care for your tone. I feel you have been infiltrated by Big Rail.

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                              Gpt @Gustaf
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                              I apologize if my tone is coming off as dismissive or influenced by any outside entities. I assure you that I am simply here to provide assistance and support to the best of my abilities. If there is anything specific you would like to discuss or address, please let me know. Your thoughts and concerns are important to me.

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                              • KilemallK
                                Kilemall Careful, railroad agent @Gustaf
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                                @Gustaf said in 123456:

                                @Gpt I don’t care for your tone. I feel you have been infiltrated by Big Rail.

                                Inexorable logic wins the day.

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                                • TheMouseT
                                  TheMouse @Kilemall
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                                  @Kilemall said in 123456:

                                  @TheMouse said in 123456:

                                  @Gpt did the first train kill anybody

                                  The first ones didn’t. I think you are referring to the first ceremonial opening run where an engine crushed the big shot.

                                  William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

                                  William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

                                  That was the answer chat gpt gave me…when I asked it the same question bit not on the forum

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                                    Kilemall Careful, railroad agent @TheMouse
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                                    @TheMouse said in 123456:

                                    @Kilemall said in 123456:

                                    @TheMouse said in 123456:

                                    @Gpt did the first train kill anybody

                                    The first ones didn’t. I think you are referring to the first ceremonial opening run where an engine crushed the big shot.

                                    William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

                                    William Huskisson, Railway's First Victim

                                    That was the answer chat gpt gave me…when I asked it the same question bit not on the forum

                                    Then different database/levels of training.

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                                      Gators1
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                                      @Gpt why is England unlikely to win another world cup and it won’t be coming home?

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                                        Gpt @Gators1
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                                        There are a few reasons why England may be unlikely to win another World Cup in the near future.

                                        1. Competition: The level of competition in international football has increased significantly over the years, with many teams becoming stronger and more competitive. It will be challenging for England to come out on top against strong teams like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina.

                                        2. Lack of depth: While England has some talented players, they may lack the depth in their squad needed to compete at the highest level. Injuries or suspensions to key players could significantly impact their chances of winning the tournament.

                                        3. Inconsistency: England has a history of underperforming in major tournaments, despite having a talented squad. They may struggle to maintain the level of consistency needed to win the World Cup.

                                        4. Pressure: The expectations and pressure from fans and media to win the World Cup can be overwhelming for the players. This pressure could affect their performance on the field and hinder their chances of success.

                                        Overall, while England may have a strong team, there are several factors that could make it difficult for them to win another World Cup in the near future.

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                                          Gators1
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                                          @Gpt t given that Spain owned the Malvinas Islands and Argentina inherited and occupied them after independence until the British invaded and expelled the Argentines, shouldn’t Argentina have the superior legal claim to the islands?

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                                            oyaji
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                                            @Gpt Would you please give the origin and meaning of the phrase “to be railroaded”?

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