Jakob lets nature run its course

Jakob realises that no matter what he does, there's a strong probability that the candle's flame will go out.

He therefore decides to just let the candle burn out on its own.

He carefully moves the candle into the laboratory, and the candle burns itself out after 23 hours, 7 minutes and 28 seconds which, incredibly, earns him second place.

(Written by Jenny R and proofread by Karl Craven)

(Illustrations collected by Jenny R and adjusted by Karl Craven)