Michael Howell

In a groundbreaking announcement that has left the world chuckling, scientists have unveiled plans for a 36-mile-long cigar-shaped starship. Dubbed The Galactic Stogie, it promises zero-gravity jacuzzis, a space casino, and a propulsion system powered by wishful thinking. Will it fly? Probably not. But it’s a great way to get people to invest in their Kickstarter—and a better way to appreciate the phrase “pipe dream.”