Over two days the Science Channel filmed a time lapse of the setup at Punkin Chunkin all unfolding for you in about 90 seconds. Sit back, relax and check out these mega machines!
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Punkin Chunkin: Punkin Chunkin Setup
Over two days the Science Channel filmed a time lapse of the setup at Punkin Chunkin all unfolding for you in about 90 seconds. Sit back, relax and check out these mega machines!
Added: Nov 12, 2009
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Runtime: 01:23
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