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Mechanical Pencil Rocket

Mechanical Pencil Rocket

Mechanical Pencil Rockets (MPRs) can be a lot of fun if executed properly.  They can get you through that long lecture, impress your friends or flirt with that girl you want to take to the playground swing.  If these directions are followed with exactness, a staple will be able to travel approximately 30 feet with the tug of an eraser.

 
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Step 1Purchase 10 pack of BIC pencils

Purchase 10 pack of BIC pencils
If going to war, it is imperative that multiple pencils are purchased to replace worn out components of the rockets sustained in excessive launches. .7mm BICs work the best and can be purchased for around 3$ in a 10 pack. 
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Jan 25, 2012. 2:44 PMkenttin says:
it actually more of a ballistic knife because it doesn't explode

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