ELI5: how does the ground not cave in while being under the heavy weight of cities?

New York City for example. There are hundreds of millions of pounds of cement and metals above it, all in a very condensed area. How does the ground not deform or push outwards from underneath? Or how the ground keeps the buildings from not only staying up, but staying straight?

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πŸ‘€︎ u/Proud_Ad7940
πŸ“…︎ Jan 03 2022
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10 Chinese health officials drag citizen out of complex and kick and beat them on the ground before taking them away in locked down Xi'an city due to Hemorrhagic Fever concerns v.redd.it/39wl8sf4lo881
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Chinese Player Xuan Wu Declares "No Rules are Needed When #China Fights #Japan" after violating boxing rules & slammed the Japanese player Sho Kimura's head to the ground during an international combat match in #Wuhan city on Dec 18. v.redd.it/ypj7ez7x6n781
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Chinese Player Xuan Wu Declares "No Rules are needed when China fights Japan" after violating boxing rules & slamming the Japanese opponent Sho Kimura's head to the ground during an international boxing match in Wuhan city on Dec 18. v.redd.it/ypj7ez7x6n781
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πŸ‘€︎ u/givemeyoursacc
πŸ“…︎ Jan 08 2022
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Cities in China are using 'misting cannons' to help combat smog and air pollution. The machines work by nebulizing liquid into tiny particles and spraying them into the air, where they combine with pollutants to form water droplets that fall to the ground gfycat.com/unfortunatedea…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/solateor
πŸ“…︎ Sep 02 2021
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Sci fi city at ground level v.redd.it/pitijby4ffb81
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πŸ‘€︎ u/DirtyHYT
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[Stuart Brennan] Manchester City have said in the last month or so that they will not be saying whether players have Covid or not, on grounds of medical confidentiality. twitter.com/StuBrennanMEN…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/_hopelessnobody
πŸ“…︎ Jan 01 2022
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Panoramic shot from an airship of San Francisco, razed to the ground after an earthquake and subsequent city-wide fire, 1906. [1600 x 1507]
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ttinmann
πŸ“…︎ Jan 11 2022
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Sixty-one years ago today, United Airlines Flight 826, a Douglas DC-8, and Trans World Airlines Flight 266, a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, collided over New York City. All 128 people onboard and six people on the ground were killed. reddit.com/gallery/ri28aj
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TwoSkies222
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Hochul: "Offices are still too empty and too many workers are at home – that has an impact on our economy and ripples across the entire city. I’m putting a stake in the ground: It’s time to get back to the office." (ratio ensues) twitter.com/GovKathyHochu…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ToffeeFever
πŸ“…︎ Nov 18 2021
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I finally found out why my drain was keep getting clogged. A big rock was stuck in the pipe. The water company had to dig the ground and remove the rock in the pipe and replace it with a new pipe. That rock has been lodged in the pipe for years. There was no broken pipe. This was a city problem! reddit.com/gallery/rlnxhj
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πŸ‘€︎ u/WolfPrinceKenny
πŸ“…︎ Dec 21 2021
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'Salt Lake City is in ascension': Ground breaks on what will soon be Utah's tallest building ksl.com/article/50326967/…
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WAKE UP!! Game day is here! After some late game heroics against the ducks, the boys hit the road to the Windy City. We have games in hand on all the teams ahead. These games are must wins in order to gain ground. Let’s do that hockey! 6:30 pm MT/8:30 EDT
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This is a Red Sprite, a kind of lightning strike that accounts for about 5 percent of all lightning strikes during a major thunderstorm. They occur about 50-100 km (31-62 miles) above ground and can be as large as a major city. reddit.com/gallery/ryn5ke
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ThexLoneWolf
πŸ“…︎ Jan 08 2022
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Predator Hunting Grounds and Knockout City Eliminated! Vote LEAST Favourite PS PLUS Game From 2021 (Round 5) 2 Least Favourite Games will be eliminated till top 10! strawpoll.com/qxexuf585/r
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πŸ‘€︎ u/haiderxc
πŸ“…︎ Dec 22 2021
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Attila came in from nowhere and with no particular reason, and burned my city to the ground with absolutely nowhere to advance... Decided to rebuild it as the unconquerable city. reddit.com/gallery/rm6p30
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Nazamroth
πŸ“…︎ Dec 22 2021
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Nottingham Forest knock Arsenal out of the FA Cup - our Fourth Round tie will be away at the City Ground in February twitter.com/NFFC/status/1…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/fskari
πŸ“…︎ Jan 09 2022
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Soldier from the Russian Ground Forces, with a Kalashnikov and grenade launcher, near the burnt out ruins of the Presidential Palace, capital city Grozny, (de facto) breakaway Chechen Republic of Ichkeria (Nóxçiyn Respublik Içkeri - ChRI), First Battle of Grozny February 17th, 1995. [960 x 650]
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πŸ‘€︎ u/_Raven_Roth
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Where in the city can I buy high-quality, good tasting coffee beans/grounds?

Basically title. Does anyone know of places in Ottawa to buy high quality coffee beans? I would really like to invest in some higher quality coffee to have at home and don't want to rely on online ordering or subscriptions, etc. if I don't have to. All reccomendations are appreciated.

EDIT: I feel ignorant having not heard of most of these places. I am starting a list and have decided to try as many as I can and will grade them based on my preferences. So keep em coming.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/johnatello67
πŸ“…︎ Nov 29 2021
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[Stuart Brennan] City have said in the last month or so that they will not be saying whether players have Covid or not, on grounds of medical confidentiality twitter.com/city_xtra/sta…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/ffs_fml
πŸ“…︎ Jan 01 2022
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'Salt Lake City is in ascension': Ground breaks on what will soon be Utah's tallest building ksl.com/article/50326967/…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/wow-how-original
πŸ“…︎ Jan 13 2022
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At the covid testing clinic in my city they covered up all the swastika looking symbols on the ground.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/queer_pier
πŸ“…︎ Jan 02 2022
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Ground view of human fly George Willig climbing the south tower of the World Trade Center in New York City, May 26, 1977 [1195Γ—1734]
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πŸ‘€︎ u/somnum_osseus
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NEVER FORGET: Terrance Yeakey, the hero who rescued many people at ground zero of the Oklahoma City bombing who was murdered by our criminal FBI because he knew it was a false flag and bombs went off inside the building. The OKC false flag was a message from the Cartel to any potential militia
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πŸ‘€︎ u/GhostofKeeny
πŸ“…︎ Dec 12 2021
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Are the Centralia City Grounds Still Smoking to this day??

Hey everyone.

My partner and I are planning a trip out there for January and are wondering if the grounds still smoke from the underground coal fire?

Thanks in advance.

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πŸ‘€︎ u/L0rd_J0e
πŸ“…︎ Nov 20 2021
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Hello guys. It's me again. Today I've maded new predator wallpapers. Another classes from game Predator: Hunting Grounds. Alpha, Berserker, City Hunter, Hunter, Jungle Hunter and Scout. Thanks for upvotes :) reddit.com/gallery/rnkd5x
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(ULE) Jupiter city hunting grounds
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πŸ‘€︎ u/kangasauras
πŸ“…︎ Dec 17 2021
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O, City Guard of the ground, what is your wis- oh my... v.redd.it/328mdw8b84981
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πŸ‘€︎ u/VulpesVeritas
πŸ“…︎ Jan 01 2022
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Why did the SG-Teams never gained ground vehicles like Jeeps or Motorcycles to travel much faster from the Stargate to next village/city on the planet?
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πŸ“…︎ Oct 13 2021
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A puzzle for scientists was found in Shelbyville, Illinois, USA. The town was founded in 1827, which is very recent by historical standards. How the city ended up 4-5 meters in the ground is a mystery.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Puzzled_Elk8078
πŸ“…︎ Dec 17 2021
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GG TURF SPOT - middle of the city, close to mrpd for quick transport, EZ heigh ground and good cover reddit.com/gallery/ruhu8w
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Ok-Drop8788
πŸ“…︎ Jan 02 2022
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OTD in 1960, United Airlines Flight 826, a Douglas DC-8, and Trans World Airlines Flight 266, a Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, collided over New York City. All 128 people onboard both aircraft and six people on the ground were killed. reddit.com/gallery/rht378
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πŸ‘€︎ u/TwoSkies222
πŸ“…︎ Dec 16 2021
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Looking to install a grounding rod, should I call my city before I dig into the ground?
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Police in Ocean City, Maryland tasered a 17-year-old teenager after they accused him of vaping. The teenager was not in any way physically interacting with police. After being tasered, he collapsed unconscious on the ground, was then hogtied and placed in a police van. v.redd.it/bu5t54w4m4571
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πŸ‘€︎ u/SiddThaKid
πŸ“…︎ Jun 14 2021
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Grow Healthy pick up. Qrtr of Queso Perro littles and Emerald City Kush ground. $60 out the door! I just got the full size QP a couple of weeks ago and they aren't as big as these littles! 5 nugs equal 7 grams! reddit.com/gallery/rsa4j0
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Sandman10k
πŸ“…︎ Dec 30 2021
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Whoever left their paper and plastic confetti all over the ground and creek of Dickson Azalea Park should feel ashamed. Spoiling an otherwise beautiful green space in the city.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/pricklypearanoid
πŸ“…︎ Oct 21 2021
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Platte County cites 'stand your ground' law, declines charges for Kansas City man who killed 2 over firewood ozarksfirst.com/local-new…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/tribrnl
πŸ“…︎ Oct 14 2021
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Cities in China are using 'misting cannons' to help combat smog and air pollution. The machines work by nebulizing liquid into tiny particles and spraying them into the air, where they combine with pollutants to form water droplets that fall to the ground v.redd.it/c415svi157l71
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Let’s go Safemoon community. Y’all read my post about the devs needing to believe in us more. I will leave that in the 2021 unless there are more grounds. Moving forward: What city is the next billboard going to? We are up 50% + as of this post! Just Look Up! #JustLookUp https://youtu.be/wFeZ2EOc8KY
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πŸ‘€︎ u/United-Map-5477
πŸ“…︎ Dec 31 2021
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Christmas tree in Liverpool City Centre, UK. It has a bar underneath with sheds attached to the base so people can sit and drink. I actually prefer the second picture of the reflection on the ground as it shows the rainbow up better. reddit.com/gallery/rdgw35
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πŸ‘€︎ u/Soapy_Von_Soaps
πŸ“…︎ Dec 10 2021
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[Jack Gaughan] Barcelona's chief executive Ferran Reverter and director of football Mateu Alemany were at Man City's training ground today. City say they're in UK for business meetings. Visit comes on day that Ferran Torres is linked with Barca (who also hold long-standing interest in Sterling). twitter.com/Jack_Gaughan/…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/_hopelessnobody
πŸ“…︎ Nov 26 2021
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The Brent Fenwick Hoard: Discovered in 2014, the cache was buried by a husband and wife, presumably before fleeing Camulodunum (modern Colchester) prior to Boudica's army completely burning the city to the ground.
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πŸ‘€︎ u/The_pun_fart
πŸ“…︎ Nov 27 2021
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City, feds break ground on Chief William Commanda Bridge pathway slated to open next fall ottawacitizen.com/news/lo…
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πŸ‘€︎ u/KanataCitizen
πŸ“…︎ Nov 29 2021
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The sharp, clanking sound of an empty can hitting the ground was the only soundtrack to my walk home through the deserted city that night.

Ever since my city mandated that litterers be murdered, the population has gone down quite a bit, and judging by the sudden quickening steps beyond me, I think I’m next!

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Is a normal capital city entirely walled in (aside from big holes in the ground floor for roads leading outside) by a perimeter of oversized grey concrete megacity apartment buildings that visually beg for Attack On Titan memes a genius or stupid idea?

It would be like a castle town except the walls are taller and thicker and people live in them. Also no roof over the city because that's dumb.

Just a regular giant capital city with regular buildings except for the walls that would just beg for Attack On Titan and Avatar(Ba Sing Se) and Megacity One jokes. It would be a nice place to live overall as the housing in those walls would be cheap but exclusively for those working inside the city. Otherwise people who dont work in the city would want that cheap housing. Probably.

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πŸ“…︎ Dec 25 2021
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City of Seattle back ground check

Does anyone know what the average wait time for a pistol is?

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