April Fools in QST

QST often includes a couple gag articles in their April issues. A successful ruse contains enough information to appear legitimate while lacking detail that would normally be included in articles typical of the subject. I spotted three articles in the April 2013 edition that are potential candidates, but only one am I absolutely sort-of sure is a gag. All three suspect articles are technically feasible, but a lack of practicality is what tingles my spider senses.

Posted March 2013

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