Calvin and Hobbes Bridge Capacity - by Bill Watterson for November 26, 1986
November 25, 1986
November 27, 1986
Transcript:
Calvin: How do they know the load limit on bridges, Dad? Dad: Tehy drive bigger and bigger trucks over the bridge until it breaks. Then they weigh the last truck and rebuild the bridge. Calvin: Oh. I should've guessed. Mom: Dear, if you don't know the answer, just tell him.
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