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« Reply #105 on: February 24, 2013, 02:36:38 am »



High Wires

Photograph from Rise Studio/National Geographic

Three-eighths-inch steel cables raised, lowered, and suspended workers on the mountain. The only other way to the top was a set of 700 steps.

At the end of the cable was a bosun chair, inspired by the seats used by shipworkers when doing hull repairs. A leather belt added security.

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