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The first construction crane was nicknamed “Neck Pain” — because everyone had to look up and regret.

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Construction cranes were not nicknamed 'Neck Pain' at the start. Cranes date back to ancient Greece, and the claim is a joke.

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The first construction crane was nicknamed “Neck Pain” — because everyone had to look up and regret. | SmartAss Facts