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How to Defeat Jacob's Ladder

Throughout the ages, Jacob's ladder has amazed and confounded both children and adults. It has even been reported that a version of Jacob's ladder was found in the tomb of King Tutankhamen. This toy of wood and ribbons is named for Jacob, whom the Bible describes as seeing a ladder leading from earth to heaven. Defeat Jacob's ladder by learning some simple moves to make it obey you.

Instructions

- 1
  Take the top block, hold it by the edges, and watch the other blocks cascade down until the ladder is open.
- 2
  Grab the top block by the edges. Turn the top block 180 degrees by rotating it to the left.
- 3
  Make sure the top block and the second block are parallel to each other and touch. Watch the blocks "fall" down when the top block touches the hanging block.
- 4
  Turn the top block 180 degrees by rotating it to the right.
- 5
  Repeat Steps 3 and 4.
- 6
  Fold a dollar bill until it's small enough to fit under one of the ribbons. Repeat Steps 1 to 5. Observe the bill as it disappears and reappears while the blocks cascade down.
- 7
  Repeat Step 6 with a coin.

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