Horseshoe Bend is a semicircle-shaped section of railroad track built in 1854 by the Pennsylvania Railroad to cross the Allegheny Mountains, allowing for east-west travel for passenger and freight trains. The horseshoe curve is a National Historic Landmark and around 50 trains travel around it daily. The curve was designed by J. Edgar Thompson and […]
The horseshoe sandwich originated in Springfield, Illinois in the late 1920s, made with toast, ham, French fries, and cheese sauce. Its inventor is debated, but variations include different meats and cheese sauces. A breakfast version and smaller “pony” sandwich also exist. The horseshoe sandwich was first served in Springfield, Illinois, USA in the late 1920s. […]
A horseshoe magnet is a U-shaped metal object that produces a magnetic field and remains magnetized. It was made as an alternative to the weaker bar magnet and is still effective for classroom demonstrations and collecting small metal objects. The magnetism is produced by the movement of electrons in atoms with unpaired electrons, such as […]
Horseshoe kidney is a renal fusion abnormality where the kidneys fuse into a U shape that crosses the midline of the body. It can cause kidney stones, urinary tract blockages, kidney tumors, and urinary tract infections. Treatment is only recommended when it causes a problem, and patients may receive advice to prevent complications. Horseshoe kidney […]
