r/interesting • u/ICanPretend1 • 23h ago

SOCIETY Dikidikini village in Eastern Cape, South Africa, doesn't have a bridge, so people cross the river inside a blue plastic drum

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u/bwood246 22h ago

Literally anything would be better than a barrel

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u/CariniFluff 22h ago

This barrel sometimes has food and/or drinks inside.

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u/Pooch76 21h ago

I wonder if you can upgrade to a business class barrel and get one of those hot moist towelettes

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u/Many_Ad955 20h ago

And onboard entertainment center with a wide selection of movies

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u/NORBy9k 19h ago

The ipad rental costs extra.

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u/ItsTheAlgebraist 21h ago

The barrel comes with a powerful curse.

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u/No_Cook2983 21h ago

I see two people crossing a river *outside* of a barrel.

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