Brazil's untranslatable superpower

Gambiarra

(n.) a clever, improvised fix made with whatever's on hand.

It's not about being poor or careless. It's about resourcefulness, adaptability, and solving problems with limited resources — usually with duct tape, string, and a little bit of genius.

Can you guess what these do?

Tap a card, pick the funniest answer, and reveal the real gambiarra.

Illustration of The PET-bottle shower

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Illustration of The flip-flop signal boost

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Illustration of The broom-handle prop

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Illustration of The laundry-basket guard

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Illustration of The clothespin phone stand

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Illustration of The bucket-and-rope pulley

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Illustration of The styrofoam party fridge

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Illustration of The wire-hanger antenna

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