Make a coconut-flinging machine
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Task brief
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Make the best coconut-throwing machine.
You have 20 minutes and one attempt.
Farthest thrown coconut wins.
Your time starts now.
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9
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3
Attempts
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- Nikolaj transforms the coconut's stand into a catapult using tape, string, and a tennis racket. He flings his coconut 4.6m with this device, and earns second place.
- Lina tries to argue that she is a machine, and simply throws the coconut herself, while wearing a glove. Lasse doesn't buy it, and disqualifies her attempt.
- Julie also tries to argue that she is a machine, and simply throws the coconut. She argues that her 'machine' is better than Nikolaj's, but Lasse disqualifies her.
- Reuben also attempts to argue that he is a machine, and simply throws the coconut. He is also disqualified from the task.
- Christian builds a powerful slingshot using resistance bands and duct tape, attached to a solid fixture on the racing track adjacent to the Stormester house. Using the device, he is able to fling the coconut a staggering 44.8m across the racecourse, securing himself a convincing first place.
(Source credit: Karl Craven)
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