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.
For example, if it was a two lane road, and the transportation agency acquired 25 feet of right of way on either side of the highway centerline, that means there would be approximately 12 feet for the travel lane of the highway, 2-3 feet for a shoulder, and the remaining 10-11 feet would be highway right of way that the transportation department ...