Believe it or not, no aliens were likely involved! Just some very smart humans and a massive amount of labor.

  • @catloaf
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    214 days ago

    I don’t know any specifics, but a bunch of ropes divides the force on each one. A bunch of ropes, plus people pushing from behind, would probably be enough force to overcome static friction without exceeding tensile limits on any one rope.