... ; tether strength" competition that is supposed to yield a ribbon that can stretch from earth to geostationary orbit, which is over 35,000 kilometers. Since there are no 35,000-km extension cords, and onboard-gas-tank technology is already represented in rocketry, beaming the power via lasers is the preferred method. "Some of the people who are competing are very much believers in the ...

... to run a chili cookoff, what with waddling, chasing of a toddler away from slow cooker cords and award preparation. It’s much more effective to hire a baby sitter and not be so awkwardly ... . 10. Don’t forget to photograph the winners. First year champions: Second year champion — see, I didn’t follow my own advice and have no photo of the second place winner: Third year ...