xkcd #3244: Pullback Drive

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"How does the spring not run out almost immediately?" "We pull it back REALLY far."

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"How does the spring not run out almost immediately?" "We pull it back REALLY far."
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[–] 17 points 6 months ago (1 child)

Nobel committee? Yes... that one right there... they've just solved the world's energy problems forever, please give them all the medals!

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  • [–] 13 points 6 months ago

    Sorry we don't give medals anymore. Last time we gave out a medal to someone, Trump invaded their country and only left when the medal was given to him. Our insurance company just won't allow it anymore.

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