retaining wall
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A fossil dating back 240 million years has finally been formally identified after spending decades hidden inside a retaining wall.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
The specimen was first uncovered by a retired chicken farmer, who had sourced rocks from a nearby quarry to build a garden retaining wall.
From Science Daily • May 6, 2026
Smee thought about planting an oak tree instead but worried that a large tree might be too heavy for the retaining wall along the sidewalk, so he decided against it.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
According to local officials, the Rodalies train collided with a retaining wall which fell onto the track between Gelida and Sant Sadurní on Tuesday evening.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026
A stream of smoke curled up from the groundskeeper’s workshop huddled against the retaining wall ahead.
From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo
