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<p>66.102.21.164: added explanation ~~~~&lt;3 madeline~~~~</p> <hr /> <div>{{comic<br /> | number = 3239<br /> | date = April 29, 2026<br /> | title = Simple Machines<br /> | image = simple_machines_2x.png<br /> | imagesize = 250x255px<br /> | noexpand = true<br /> | titletext = It's hard to decide which simple machine system to invest in. DeWalt makes a great lever and inclined plane, but I hear Milwaukee's wheel-and-axles are really good.<br /> }}<br /> <br /> ==Explanation==<br /> {{incomplete|This page was created recently. Don't remove this notice too soon.}}<br /> Simple machines are common ways to get mechanical advantage. In this comic, a device is shown that combines all six of them into one device.<br /> The title text is a joke about what brands to choose. Milwaukee and DeWalt are two common tool companies.<br /> <br /> ==Transcript==<br /> {{incomplete transcript|Don't remove this notice too soon.}}<br /> &gt; It's hard to decide which simple machine system to invest in. <br /> <br /> &gt; Alt text: DeWalt makes a great lever and inclined plane, but I hear Milwaukee's wheel-and-axles are really good.<br /> <br /> {{comic discussion}}&lt;noinclude&gt;</div>

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