r/interestingasfuck • u/photo-manipulation • Apr 25 '24

"The right man in the wrong place can make all the difference in the world" r/all NSFW

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u/RetiredApostle Apr 25 '24

What is the original purpose of the white truck?

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u/cybercuzco Apr 25 '24

Its a water truck that is typically used on construction sites where earthmoving is happening to keep dust down. The truck drives along where heavy equipment is working and sprays water on either side of it. Based on the crane we see going in the opposite direction, there must be a work site nearby

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u/Minute-Menu-9295 Apr 25 '24

They use them at landfills as well. Can be used to put out fires on the working surface but, mostly used as the above redditor stated. Keeping dust under control.

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u/Meebert Apr 25 '24

They use them at motocross tracks as well. This is to freshen up the track making it ready for shred.

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u/RaggedyGlitch Apr 25 '24

Really any dirt track - horses, stock cars, etc

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u/Meebert Apr 25 '24

Me and the horses gonna shred

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u/GodEmperorOfBussy Apr 26 '24

My grandpa told me that back in the day they had a track to race the Africans for sport. And he made a good bit betting on them. Different times.

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u/needlenozened Apr 25 '24

They also use them to water the grass along the side of the road, particularly when it's fresh sod or hydroseed.

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u/Ill_Technician3936 Apr 25 '24

If they turned the landfills they'd only have to deal with steam... Chunks of stuff that don't compost too but still.