Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Cliff Stoll and Lucas Clarke stretch a Klein Bottle to record lengths. More links & stuff in full description below ↓↓↓

In memory of Cliff's wife, Pat.

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