balsa
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Jordan’s response: "If he did that to me, I'd snap his neck like a twig of dried balsa wood."
From Salon
Mike Flusche, a fellow wrestler around the same time, said he remembers hearing Jordan’s “balsa wood” comment.
From Los Angeles Times
“Going through my brain were suitable expletives. I hit the brakes, by which time it was too late, it was like balsa wood flying absolutely everywhere.”
From New York Times
He laid out the physics hurdles of such an epic voyage and even crafted a prototype spacecraft from poster board, balsa wood, and Elmer’s glue.
From Science Magazine
It often involves getting rid of oils, chemicals and plastics, before you even get to the hull - layers of polyester resin that can be mixed with balsa wood and foam.
From BBC
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