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Comments on Puzzle #26110: Simple Machine #3
By Brian Bellis (mootpoint)

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Puzzle Description:

(This puzzle was recovered from the 2016 database crash. Puzzle creators, please edit this puzzle and put the real description here!)

#1: Brian Bellis (mootpoint) on Aug 20, 2018

A pulley system also known as a block and tackle. When I made it, I'm sure I had a good reason for "rigging it" this way, but it is more typical to rig it so that the effort is directed downward.
#2: Jota (jota) on Sep 3, 2020
Easy to transport groceries across the river!
#3: Web Paint-By-Number Robot (webpbn) on Apr 2, 2022
Found to have a unique solution by valerie.
#4: Web Paint-By-Number Robot (webpbn) on Apr 2, 2022
Found to be solvable with moderate lookahead by valerie.
#5: Valerie Mates (valerie) on Apr 2, 2022
Jota, I have never heard of anybody doing that!
#6: Valerie Mates (valerie) on Apr 2, 2022 [HINT]
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#7: Jota (jota) on Apr 2, 2022
We have a neighbor across the street, who lives across the river, and does that.
#8: Valerie Mates (valerie) on Apr 3, 2022
Cool!
#9: JoDeen Mozena (ozymoe) on Apr 16, 2022
I love hearing the stories. Fun puzzle!

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