How to support the most weight with a cylindrical structure made of pieces of linguini?
Q. My classmates and I have been told to build a structure made of linguini (uncooked) that will support the most weight. We are told to use a cylinder shape, as it has been most successful in the past in holding the most weight. The weight will be placed on one of the bases. We can only use 30 pieces of linguini and 1 meter of duct tape, and are not allowed to bring in any extra materials. We are wondering what is the best way to build our cylindrical structure with the materials we are given to build the tower that will support the most weight? ps. We are allowed to break the linguini into pieces, but they are given to us as about 25 cm long. The cylinder must be at least 15 cm tall. We can tape them together in any way possible as long as… [cont.]
Asked by ttizzle999 - Mon May 21 15:25:29 2007 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The strongest shape would be a tube not a solid cylinder. Use the duct tape to hold the pieces of linguini together side by side and roll to form a tube. Use only the minimum allowed 15 cm for the linguini. Good luck.
Answered by johnfarruca - Mon May 21 15:56:17 2007

What happens if you do not pay child support and there is a court order to do so?
Q. A judge ordered child support to be paid by my ex. The order was dated June 24th of this year. So far my ex has still not paid a penny of child support (three months after the court order was put in). He is already in arrears (my child is over a year old now). Is he going to get in trouble for not doing as the judge ordered? I have child support enforcement working on this matter, but I am surprised that he is not in contempt of court by not paying his court ordered child support immediately.
Asked by ladyscientist - Fri Sep 18 22:06:38 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. If you're the man owing, you get held in contempt and go to jail, even if he has sole custody. If you're one of the 15 out of 100 non-custodial mothers actually ordered to pay, of which less than 1 on average actually pay any, nothing happens as it would be harmful to the children to know their mother is a deadbeat. \\\
Answered by George McCasland - Mon Sep 21 11:42:09 2009

Would you support putting military focus in Africa to stop the gangs and genocide?
Q. Gangs are as powerful as a small army in Africa. They kill people, kidnap children and brainwash young boys to fight. They are nothing like the gangs in the US. Would you support sending troops to Africa to kill these gang members?
Asked by Laissez Faire Capitalist - Sat Mar 6 14:48:00 2010 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. No. Africa must deal with the irresponsible breeding & subsequent poverty. Soldiers can't stop people from breeding.
Answered by uncle meat - Sat Mar 6 14:54:43 2010