TheCraftyCoyote t1_j1zlj75 wrote on December 28, 2022 at 4:10 PM Reply to TIL: Frank Slide, 44 MILLION tons of rock fell in one of the largest landslides in Canadian history back in 1903. It partially buried a town and killed 70-90 people. Also, a horse, Charlie. Survived for a month underground, only to die after being overfed oats and... brandy. by chrisbe2e9 The band Rural Alberta Advantage wrote a song about it. One of my favorites. Here’s the song Edit: wow my first award! Thank you! Permalink 6
TheCraftyCoyote t1_j1zlj75 wrote
Reply to TIL: Frank Slide, 44 MILLION tons of rock fell in one of the largest landslides in Canadian history back in 1903. It partially buried a town and killed 70-90 people. Also, a horse, Charlie. Survived for a month underground, only to die after being overfed oats and... brandy. by chrisbe2e9
The band Rural Alberta Advantage wrote a song about it. One of my favorites.
Here’s the song
Edit: wow my first award! Thank you!