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...I was trying to look for some info on the anchoring of the thing, but thier site is down at the moment.
Here's a wee bit more:
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...the unique environment can kick up vertical winds of more than 90 miles per hour...The structure's steel anchor...sections were 2 inches thick, 8 feet long, 2.5 feet wide and 4.5 feet deep. Joined to form 46-foot anchors, they are now weighted in cement to secure the structure... Lincoln Electric
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Here's a wee bit more:YouTube 05:43
Two good posts. Interesting how they are layering the glass to provide a replaceable wear layer.

I wonder where the come up with a 720 degree view. Maybe vertical and horizontal?
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"Weave a circle round him thrice,
And close your eyes with holy dread..."

OK, only twice, but I'll still close my eyes.
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OK, only twice, but I'll still close my eyes.
Ok; you explained the 720 degrees, but how can you have a view with your eyes closed?
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If my eyes were opened I'd proabaly have dysentery.


Heights bother me.
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The platform is now extended. Story here:

Video too:

Strange color...Almost makes it look fake.
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MSNBC has a much better video of it.

I also noticed that both articles doubled its weight to 2mil.
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