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Here' the original toothpick page. How to build a toothpick bridge This has some detailed instructions about the construction and design. What Others are doing This page was called Quest for the Best. What I found on the internet after looking around myself to compare what I was showing on my page to what people might see when doing a web-search. Quest for the Best A couple of examples Here are a couple examples of the ingenuity of a 13 year old. My favorite, by far, is Chad, who enthusiastically has modelled his bridge after mine and brought home the gold, as it were. Chad, Jonathan, Andy Eric's Bridges The Quebec Connection This father-son team from Quebec actually called me last spring to discuss the intricacies of toothpick bridge design. They opted for a 'crystal-structure' approach to the strength issue and went in an entirely different direction than the catenary arch. The Canadians I like the economy of their efforts. Very few toothpicks. I recommend this page to those with similar contest constraints. Down South When I got an email from Tom Edwards, It was about the same time I got another from a mother who said something like," Your website has calmed my nerves". ( I still haven't gotten a picture of their efforts) but eventually Tom sent me his daughters bridge picture. Another GREAT arch.