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Solar Project Proposal
James Robinson, Wiley Bowen and John Schimmel
October 12, 2004
 
We propose a solar-powered slot machine that distributes candy payouts in a manner that reflects various types of energy. (Please note: this is a dry description for those not lucky enough to hear our lively and engaging presentation in person, and does not accurately reflect the sincere passion and enthusiasm we all hold for this project.)

Artist's colorful rendition of the slot machine mechanism:

  Energy Candy Payoff
Wind Something minty?
(peppermint, York patty)
A little
Fossil Fuels Brown M&Ms mixed with small bad things
(small pebbles / gravel)
Lots
Solar Fruity / juicy candy
(Starburst, Skittles, Jolly Ranchers)
A little
Nuclear Glowing candy mixed with big, bad things
(capacitors, slimy gel)
A lot


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