Cement Mixer Space Capsule of Winganon, Oklahoma USA

Along a lonely stretch of road between the small villages of Talala and Winganon in the US state of Oklahoma, lies what appears to be an abandoned space capsule. The letterings ‘NASA’ and ‘United States of America’ along with the flag is clearly visible on its side. However, it doesn’t take long to realize that the fallen spacecraft is actually a cement mixer.





The landmark came into being by a happy accident when a concrete-filled cement mixer truck, which was on its way to help build the bridge over Oologah Lake, had rolled over here in 1959. By the time a tow truck arrived to haul the cement truck away, all of the cement had hardened inside the mixer. Unable to handle the extra weight, the crew decided to haul only the truck and come back for the detached mixer later, which never happened. Eventually the locals discovered the relic, and the mixer became an easy target for anyone with spray paint.

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Since 1959....?

 That would be considered a road hazard here..   No Road cones or markers.   It would be a solid object for a vehicle to hit.

The Company involved should have removed it back in 1959. 

Well, Norm, I've been to Oklahoma and I'm not sure how picky they are about these things down there. They might even think the humor factor is worth the risk to life and limb. (I had the same thought...since 1959?)