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"Okay," he whispered, smoothing the paper. "Let’s see if that cable is about to snap."

The numbers on the envelope suddenly turned grim. The bolt wasn't designed for a metric ton at a 5-degree dynamic tilt; it was likely rated for half that. The safety margin was evaporating with every gust of wind. Back-of-the-Envelope Physics

The foreman looked at Leo, then at the utility bill. "You did this with a pen and a light bill?" "Okay," he whispered, smoothing the paper