1 Vote. The phrase like water for chocolate comes from the Spanish como agua para chocolate.[3] This phrase is a common expression in some Spanish-speaking countries and was the inspiration for Laura Esquivel's novel title (the name has a double meaning).
Currently, the largest train station in the World by number of platforms is the Grand Central Terminal located in New York. It has 44 platforms and is spread on an area of 48 acres. Built in 1871, it has under gone many reconstructions.
How to build the world's longest train tunnel. About 2,600 workers have been involved in the construction of the tunnel, with nine losing their lives in the process. About 3,200 kilometers of copper cable was used in the tunnel's construction -- enough to stretch from Madrid to Moscow.