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A wire loop game, or buzz wire, is a game which involves guiding a metal loop (a 'probe') along a serpentine length of wire without touching the loop to the wire. [1] The loop and wire are connected to a power source in such a way that, if they touch, they form a closed electric circuit .
Tug of war video from Kerala, India. Tug of war (also known as tug o' war, tug war, rope war, rope pulling, or tugging war) is a sport that pits two teams against each other in a test of strength: teams pull on opposite ends of a rope, with the goal being to bring the rope a certain distance in one direction against the force of the opposing team's pull.
In theory, the second rope burns out in 15 s, giving a total of 45 s. In recreational mathematics , rope-burning puzzles are a class of mathematical puzzle in which one is given lengths of rope, fuse cord , or shoelace that each burn for a given amount of time, and matches to set them on fire, and must use them to measure a non-unit amount of time.
Alignment is a game mechanic in both tabletop role-playing games and role-playing video games. Alignment represents characters' moral and ethical orientation, such as good or evil. [ 17 ] In some games, a player character's alignment permits or prohibits the use of additional game mechanics.
A guy-wire, guy-line, guy-rope, down guy, or stay, also called simply a guy, is a tensioned cable designed to add stability to a freestanding structure. They are used commonly for ship masts , radio masts , wind turbines , utility poles , and tents .
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Founded in 2016 and named after the near-invincible battle formation from Indian mythology (Chakravyuha), the Chakravyuh Challenge is the first obstacle course race to be hosted in the state of Kerala in India. The competition tests the participants' agility, bravery and problem-solving capability by pitting them against obstacles involving ...
A simple suspension bridge (also rope bridge, swing bridge (in New Zealand), suspended bridge, hanging bridge and catenary bridge) is a primitive type of bridge in which the deck of the bridge lies on two parallel load-bearing cables that are anchored at either end. They have no towers or piers.