Theories of domestic catâs For decades, many theories have existed to explain the origin of cats. Traditionally, most scholars believed that all domestic cats had a common ancestor in ancient Egypt, where cats were domesticated around 3,600 years ago. Other researchers believed that domestic cats had more than one ancestor, the result of domestication occurring at different times and places, each resulting in a distinct ancestral breed 1.
Railroads usually consider a 100 ft. width of right of way centered about their main track centerline as the minimum on which they can effectively operate. Any encroachment within this limit, even if it is only for ditch cleanout or erosion control, is not welcomed by the railroad and therefore is to be avoided.
right of way. n. 1) a pathway or road with a specific description (e.g. right to access and egress 20 feet wide along the northern line of Lot 7 of the Cobb subdivision in page 75 of maps). 2) the right to cross property to go to and from another parcel. The right of way may be a specific grant of land or an easement, which is a right to pass across another's land. The mere right to cross without a specific description is a floating easement. Some rights of way are for limited use such as repair of electric lines or for deliveries to the back door of a store.