Feb. 7, 2026
On The Verge of Death: Part II
Less than a year ago, an Egyptian batyscaphe named Sinbad crashed. There were 45 tourists aboard, six of which tragically passed away. This story made a splash in Russian media, since travelling to Egypt is very common here, and all of those tourists were Russian citizens. As I've written in my previous posts, I am not a huge fan of reading news like that, so this story might have passed me by if it weren't for one thing. I've been in that batyscaphe! Three years ago, my family and I had a vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip. The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships. It was an interesting experience. After the dive, we received a certificate from that company, which now serves as proof of this story. Only one and a half year later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children.
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As I've written in my previous posts, I am not a huge fan of reading news like that, so this story might have (passed me byby me) gone unnoticed by me if it weren't for one thing.
As I've written in my previous posts, I am not a huge fan of reading news like that, so this story might have (passed by me) gone unnoticed by me if it weren't for one thing.
"Pass me by" has a different meaning than "pass by me."
I'm guessing that you intended the expression that is synonymous with going unnoticed by you?
Three years ago, my family and I had awere on vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip.
Three years ago, my family and I were on vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip.
"Had a vacation" is not wrong, but it focuses on the fact that the vacation is over, whereas "were on vacation" fits well with a description of what you did during that time.
Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children. Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children.
Feb. 8, 2026
Yes, that's what I meant! Thanks for your helpful corrections!
On The Verge of Death: Part II
Less than a year ago, an Egyptian batyscaphe named Sinbad crashed.
There were 45 tourists aboard, six of which tragically passed away.
This story made a splash in Russian media, since travelling to Egypt is very common here, and all of those tourists were Russian citizens.
As I've written in my previous posts, I am not a huge fan of reading news like that, so this story might have passed me by if it weren't for one thing.
I've been in that batyscaphe!
Three years ago, my family and I had a vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip.
The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships. The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships.
Exquisite is an interesting choice here... I would never say it. I feel like it's more used for art? I
It was an interesting experience.
After the dive, we received a certificate from that company, which now serves as proof of this story.
Only one and a half year later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children.
Feb. 8, 2026
I've learned this word while reading "The Portrait of Dorian Gray", and it's used quite often there, actually.
I appreciate your help!
On The Verge of Death: Part II
Less than a year ago, an Egyptian batyscaphe named Sinbad crashed.
There were 45 tourists aboard, six of which tragically passed away.
This story made a splash in Russian media, since travelling to Egypt is very common here, and all of those tourists were Russian citizens.
This story made a splash in Russian media, since traveling to Egypt is very common here, and all of those tourists were Russian citizens.
As I've written in my previous posts, I am not a huge fan of reading news like that, so this story might have passed me by if it weren't for one thing.
I've been in that batyscaphe!
Three years ago, my family and I had a vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip.
The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships.
It was an interesting experience.
After the dive, we received a certificate from that company, which now serves as proof of this story.
Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, who were mostly parents and children. Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, who were mostly parents and children.
I don't think the original is wrong, but this reads better somehow.
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Scary. I find it really hard to entrust companies with my life because there is so much negligence around safety protocols.
Feb. 8, 2026
I think it's inevitable: planes, public transportation, and even food, if you think about it. The first part was about a restaurant, if you remember :D
Thanks for your help!
Feb. 9, 2026
How could I forget that murderous teapot xD
I just saw Liag's correction, and FWIW I think "passed me by" sounds better here than "passed by me" (and my partner agrees)... "passed me by" absolutely can mean that something happens without you noticing it (ie. "life passed me by" is a common phrase)
Maybe this thread is useful...
https://english.stackexchange.com/questions/249087/pass-me-by-or-pass-by-me
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Three years ago, my family and I had a vacation over there in Hurghada, and we went on a bathyscaphe dive in order to diversify our trip. This sentence has been marked as perfect! This sentence has been marked as perfect!
Three years ago, my family and I "Had a vacation" is not wrong, but it focuses on the fact that the vacation is over, whereas "were on vacation" fits well with a description of what you did during that time. |
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The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships. This sentence has been marked as perfect! The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships. The glass floor allowed us to see plenty of exquisite fish and even some chunks of sunken ships. Exquisite is an interesting choice here... I would never say it. I feel like it's more used for art? I |
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Only one and a half year later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children. Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, who were mostly parents and children. Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, who were mostly parents and children. I don't think the original is wrong, but this reads better somehow. This sentence has been marked as perfect! Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children. Only one and a half years later, the very same bathyscaphe would go down, injuring dozens of fellow tourists, mostly parents and children. |
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There were 45 Russian tourists abroad, six of which tragically passed away. |
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This story made a splash in Russian media, since travelling to Egypt is very common here. |
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