This exploding book shows off the power of literature
Book, meet hydraulic press. Hydraulic press, meet book.
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They say the pen is mightier than the sword -- but we didn't know they meant it literally.
In a new YouTube video, the Hydraulic Press Channel demonstrates the true power of literature by... putting a book through a hydraulic press.
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I know what you're thinking: That seems like a pretty unfair matchup. But all things considered, the book put up a pretty great fight.
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That said, point proven. Let's not destroy books again, please.
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