Construction started in 1901 and, by the time it was opened to traffic in 1909, the Queensboro was the longest cantilever bridge in the country, according to the New York City Department of Transportation. The bridge today doesn't look quite like it did at first.
The meaning and origin of the expression: Walk the plank. Walk the plank. Meaning. A form of execution in which victims were forced to walk, often blindfold and with hands tied, off a plank of wood and into the sea. Origin.
January 10, 2014. The plank is one of the best exercises to strengthen your core, which is more than just your abdominals. The core is a complex series of muscles that includes your entire body, minus your legs, head and arms. Various plank exercises challenge all the major muscle groups and stabilizers, improve strength, and prevent injury.