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Saw the world's largest ox cart on Today. Unfortunately it was in pieces and being repaired and repainted, but still really cool and we got to watch him paint it for a few minutes. Then we visited the factory where they are made. Everything in the shop works off hydro power and it was incredible to see in action. Here are some pictures of most of the machines they use from a water wheel and a system of pulleys. We talk a lot about renewable energy in our text books and this will be great to show students.







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