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An 18-wheeler weighs exactly 20,000 pounds total. It crosses a bridge that is 2 miles long.
The bridge will support exactly 20,000 pounds without collapsing.There is a 20 mph wind
blowing across the bridge, which can withstand up to 100 mph winds with no loss of load
capacity. Halfway across the bridge, a 2-ounce sparrow lands on the cab. What happens?
Explain your answer.
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Bass Boat
The ferry is over that way, lady…
I told you guys to move up front!
Redneck land yacht
You said to follow the markers!
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correct solution will be featured
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Smith Mountain Lake.
Whaddya know… it floats!
Discover Smith Mountain Lake
Summer 2013
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A Brain Teaser
