You're Bound to Lose Control When the Rubber Band Starts to Jam: Rubber Band Cars

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By Mike Spinelli Oct 26, 2006 4:39 PM

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You’re Bound to Lose Control When the Rubber Band Starts to Jam: Rubber Band Cars

Sure, go ahead and take Make's advice and build this rubber-band-powered car — circa 1932. Just make sure the bands don't jam, because you're bound to lose control, and possibly even slam into a wayward perambulator. – Mike Spinelli

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