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January 31, 2003

Pasta Bridge Competition

In physics today, a pasta bridge competion was held. Groups were to constuct a 50cm/400g bridge using only pasta, Elmer's glue and plastic wrap. Mylena did a fantastic job building this bridge. Upon first glance, I didn't think it would hold an empty bucket. To my surprise, it was the best of all classes holding 18 times it's weight. Congradulations to her.

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