Horrible Mechanical Failures: Looks Like the Tin Man's Undies After Taco Tuesday

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Horse Divorce posted:

While not particularly a mechanical failure, it's in the right spirit.

I don't think I've ever seen train cars like that. Are those just semi-trailers with train wheel sets joining them together? If so, no wonder it crumpled up like that.

# ¿ Feb 2, 2011 12:00

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# ¿ Apr 24, 2024 07:52

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MadScientistWorking posted:

I missed this but transporting dewars in elevators isn't all that dangerous. A liquid nitrogen dewar that I typically use is triple redundant. You have the 30 PSI safety valve, a 120 PSI safety valve, and a burst cap somewhere.

I think the risk is if something goes wrong and you get stuck in the elevator with it for any length of time.

# ¿ Dec 10, 2011 08:26

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kastein posted:

oh.

I couldn't figure out where the crack was, then I realized it was the thing I thought was a cable. :stare:

indeed

# ¿ Mar 24, 2012 13:37

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grover posted:

Are people considered horrible mechanical failures? Here's what's left of the rented 911 Lindsay Lohan crashed into an 18 wheeler 3 days ago:

First she said the truck cut her off, now she says the brakes on an effectively brand new Porsche failed and did nothing when she pressed them. I'm going to say yes, Lindsay Lohan qualifies.

# ¿ Jun 10, 2012 21:03

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Collateral Damage posted:

I have no idea what's going on here, but I doubt it's working as intended.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_zC7QK64Ks

Ever since Russia got a hold of digital video cameras, internet video has gotten really weird.

# ¿ Jun 23, 2012 07:20

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Mr. Wiggles posted:

a total of 6 hand forged nails from the late 1800s

Are you sure they were old nails, or could they possibly have been a more recently produced "cut nail"? They're used for specialty purposes that need high holding strength. I think they're commonly used for making pallets.

# ¿ Aug 30, 2014 05:34

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freelop posted:

More of a mechanical success from the point of the view of the gate

The first few times I watched that gif, I was so engrossed by trying to figure out just what in the gently caress was going on, and only ending up baffled, that I didn't even realize he managed to flip the car over until I saw the video. I still have no idea what the gently caress was going on.

# ¿ Oct 23, 2014 15:49

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QuiteEasilyDone posted:

That's not a snatch strap... not a snatch strap

I was thinking he was going somewhat fast for a snatch strap, and the stuck truck likely didn't need anything more than some gentle tugging anyway. I was confused for a moment when the other guy disagreed with "that's how you use them". Then I realize it's not a snatch strap. What a dumb rear end. If he's done that before, I must say that his bumper performed admirably.

# ¿ Jan 23, 2015 20:14

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http://jalopnik.com/truckload-of-airbag-parts-explodes-en-route-to-takata-p-1785826917

quote:

Truckload Of Airbag Parts Explodes En Route To Takata Plant, Killing Woman Inside Her Home

The woman was initially reported missing, but the two-day search for her ended when dental pieces found at the scene of the explosion were discovered to be Roberts.

# ¿ Aug 27, 2016 03:50

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# ¿ Apr 24, 2024 07:52

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Phanatic posted:

The best part is that it anaesthetizes the olfactory nerve, so you can smell it at concentrations that won't really hurt you, but much over that you lose your ability to smell it.

Bonus is that it can be used to put mice into a state of suspended animation, from which they can be revived with no ill effects. Doesn't seem to work in larger mammals, though.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/breaking-news/os-latifa-lincoln-dead-hydrogen-sulfide-20161004-story.html

quote:

Hydrogen sulfide inhalation killed mother, toddler found on Florida's Turnpike in June

A woman and her three-year-old daughter, found dead in their still-running SUV on Florida's Turnpike in June, died after inhaling hydrogen sulfide, the medical examiner's office has ruled.

"The battery was not the original battery for the vehicle, nor the correct battery and is believed to have malfunctioned," Proudfit said. "In this particular SUV, the battery is located underneath the driver's seat. Both vehicle and battery will undergo additional examination by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration."

# ¿ Oct 22, 2016 17:57

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