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by zardo 998 days ago
Ridiculous editorializing, spider silk is remarkably tough. But it's specific strength is less than fiber glass.
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It’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator? Maybe they could tie the other end to the moon
>> t’s also not very rigid so how would it work for an elevator?

Think bungee jumping. From space.