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xkcd #3279: Main Span

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Wind stress? Don't be silly. When has wind stress ever been a problem for a suspension bridge?

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Source: https://xkcd.com/3279/

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[–] yucandu@lemmy.world 2 points 1 day ago

Why not get a worker from a country so poor that they'll do anything to avoid being sent back, even let you exploit them illegally?