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285 tons being pulled up a 6% grade

I found this so fascinating and I wouldn’t be surprised if I was the only one. It’s a slow video that’s over 13 minutes long showing a huge 285 ton anode being pulled/pushed up a 6% grade and then being … Continue reading

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ZEISS Apo Sonnar T* 4/1700 is the world’s largest telephoto lens

Holy cow. The ZEISS Apo Sonnar T* 4/1700 is the world’s largest non-military telephoto lens in production. It was released back in 2006 and weighs in at an incredible 564 pounds! Is this also the world’s heaviest lens? CLICK THE … Continue reading

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Triton Technologies building collapses from heavy snow

In Easton, MA, an office building belonging to Triton Technologies collapsed under the heavy weight of snow over the last couple of days. Local news channel NECN caught the whole thing on video.

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Video footage of Metrodome roof collapsing due to heavy snow

Minnesota’s Metrodome had its roof give way earlier this morning due to heavy build up of snow. The whole event unfolded right before CCTV and this is the amazing and slow footage. [via]

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How to make an armored messenger bag

At first glance, this messenger bag above just looks like any old standard messenger bag. But if you open it up, it’s fully armored to protect you from flying bullets and drive-by shootings. Instructables has an entire article dedicated to … Continue reading

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Heavy rain causes wall collapse onto cars

Heavy rainfall in Venezuela apparently caused a dividing wall to collapse onto several cars. It doesn’t look like anybody was hurt but cars were definitely flattened as a result of the wall collapse.

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