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  1. Aug 3, 2020, 03:01 PM #1
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    1937 Golden Gate Bridge opening with cutting torch - photo

    San Francisco mayor Angelo Rossi uses a torch to cut a silver chain, signifying the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in 1937.




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    A silver link...

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    Only one wearing welding glasses - who is the mensa candidate that thought this was safe to do?
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    Cutting the silver link would produce no sparks. If the torch was adjusted properly, the heat alone would melt the link without adding oxygen. No one's eyes would be compromised...
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    Mensa has a capital "M"

    Quote Originally Posted by Nick79 View Post
    Only one wearing welding glasses - who is the mensa candidate that thought this was safe to do?
    Besides, they may have looked away after the photo was taken.



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