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The cable car that passes through a skyscraper

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Running out of airspace means getting deeply creative with your wire placement. The Singapore aerial transit line physically passes straight through a hole in the side of a massive high-rise building on its way to the harbor. It provides a thrilling ride where passengers suddenly find themselves gliding mere feet away from very confused office workers.

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