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  1. Human-powered hoist - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 5, 2023 10:27 AM
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  2. Construction worker swinging on rope ala Tarzan - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 7, 2023 06:07 AM
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  3. Transporting bamboo downhill - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 7, 2023 08:14 AM
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  4. Pushing a dirt-filled wheelbarrow up a mound - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 8, 2023 08:14 AM
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  5. Man cutting wood hacks phone - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 10, 2023 08:27 PM
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  6. Semi truck drags parked car - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 7, 2023 03:42 PM
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  7. Mining train dumping copper ore - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 4, 2023 07:13 PM
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  8. Making a concrete mixer - video

    Started by Altair, Apr 12, 2023 06:07 AM
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  9. Motorcyclist crashes into crane block - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 5, 2023 08:27 PM
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  10. Rotational molding a large tub - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 11, 2023 09:51 PM
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  11. Car door and window vibrating with bass - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 10, 2023 03:42 PM
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  12. Packaging durability tester - GIF

    Started by Altair, Sep 13, 2022 03:42 PM
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  13. Modifying a box to accommodate a large item - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 2, 2023 08:14 AM
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  14. Unloading and stacking tires efficiently - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 6, 2023 07:13 PM
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  15. Worker loses balance on ladder - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 6, 2023 09:51 PM
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  16. Fishing rod baseball retrieval - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 3, 2023 09:51 PM
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  17. Rescuers rescuing cat trapped in vent cover - GIF

    Started by Altair, Apr 1, 2023 07:13 PM
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  18. Shooter nearly blows his head off - GIF

    Started by Altair, Mar 30, 2023 09:51 PM
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