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Pedal-Powered Pirates of Karoo

AfrikaBurn in South Africa took a cue from Burning Man and gave the desert its own brand of magic. Out rolled a handmade ship called “Ship N Dip,” except instead of sails catching wind, it had bicycle pedals catching dust.

The Karoo Desert may not have waves, but this quirky contraption sailed on imagination alone. Seeing it powered by riders in bright shirts made the whole thing feel like a parade of landlocked pirates. It wasn’t just about building an art car; it was about proving you don’t need water to have a proper voyage, only enough friends willing to pedal.

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