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Brazil vendor builds viral popcorn cart from scrap materials: Video
A street vendor in Praia Grande, Brazil, has turned heads with a mechanically animated popcorn cart made from recycled motorcycle parts, a scooter and even a washing machine.
The creation, designed by inventor Eder Cesar, features a moving figure inspired by the Woody Woodpecker character Franken-Stymied, drawing crowds of tourists and locals. Cesar, who learned to build toys from scrap as a child, now uses recycled materials to create functional and eye-catching machines. His work has gained attention online, blending creativity, sustainability and street entrepreneurship into a unique attraction along the beach.
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