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Race Result Details |
Racer | Meg (mtompkins) |
Race Number | 111 |
Date | Mon, 12 May 2014 13:42:26 +0000 |
Speed |
62 WPM
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Accuracy | 95.9% |
Rank | 1st place (out of 5) |
Opponents | mithilesh (3rd place) sidj0n (2nd place) |
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The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.
— Civilization IV
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