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xkcd #2973: Ferris Wheels (xkcd.com)

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They left the belt drive in place but switched which wheel was powered, so people could choose between a regular ride, a long ride, and a REALLY long ride.

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[–] [email protected] 18 points 6 months ago (5 children)

It's basically a clock but with three faces.

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[–] zqwzzle 2 points 6 months ago

Which hand indicates the time? There are so many.

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