Theories on Lego Relativity
Throughout 6.270, we have developed some theories on "Lego Relativity" that have been tested through empirical study.
  1. Legoic objects undergo Lorentz contraction and pseudo-Lorentz expansion (!) at apparently random times. For example, if a Legoic arm is half an inch too short, and an inch of Legoic material is added, it will remain half an inch too short. Without adding more material, on the next trial it will be two inches too long.
  2. Heisenberg's uncertainty principle holds at the macroscopic level; the uncertainty of measurement is such that a Legoic object that has so far fit within certain confines (e.g. a 12-inch cube) will not always fit within said confines.
  3. Time distortions (dilation and contraction) may be experienced by persons within the vicinity of Legoic objects.
  4. Corrolary to above: The Legoic objects themselves apparently experience the same distortions, as evidenced by attempts to time a full rotation.
  5. When a specific small Legoic object or "piece" is desperately needed, it will immediately undergo quantum tunneling to an apparently random location in the universe. We are not sure how pieces detect need; a previously undetected carrier particle is theorized.
  6. Code is quantum-mechanically unstable--it exists only until attempts are made to view the code; then the wave function breaks down and the code disappears into nothingness. (Thanks SO much, IC for Windows.)
  7. Legoic objects radiate a field that is undetectable by standard procedures but can cause disruptions in electronic equipment (e.g. a HandyBoard) that is in close vicinity to the objects.
  8. Legoic "turntables" can withstand remarkable torsional stress with no damage until contest night. Then their physical structures change such that they break with little-to-no force applied.
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