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The winds of Scotland are waging war on fun and renewable energy

The winter wind in Scotland was angry yesterday, and at the top of its shit list were turbines and trampolines.

The turbine pictured up top faced the wrath of Scotland's 160-mph winds and became so overwhelmed it burst into flames. [Click here for amateur footage of the turbine's demise.]

Next stop on the wind's warpath: suburbia. Target: trampoline. The video featured here provides us with a glimpse of the carnage that ensued.

The winds of Scotland are waging war on fun and renewable energy Poor bouncy bastard never stood a chance. [The Telegraph | reddit]

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