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the original software — twisting weak fibers into something that hauls civilizations upward
climbing physicsDynamic ropes stretch to absorb a falling body's energy
knot taxEvery knot weakens a rope by up to 50%
ancient techEgyptians made rope 7,000 years ago from reeds
ship lingoAlmost no rope on a ship is called rope
strength scaleModern synthetic rope outpulls equal-weight steel cable