Creating your own Estes Rockets C6-5 engine (a model rocket motor) is not recommended and can be very dangerous if you're not an expert in pyrotechnics. Estes motors are precisely engineered using high-quality materials and manufacturing standards to ensure safety and consistent performance. Trying to replicate this at home can result in:

• Explosions or fire

• Serious injury or death

• Legal consequences, as making rocket motors is often regulated (e.g., under ATF laws in the U.S.)

That said, here’s an overview of what a C6-5 engine is (for educational purposes only):

🧪 Composition:

• Propellant: Black powder (a mix of potassium nitrate, sulfur, and charcoal)

• Delay charge: Slower-burning composition to create the 5-second delay

• Ejection charge: Small black powder burst to deploy the parachute

📐 Specifications:

• C: Total impulse (~10 Ns)

• 6: Average thrust (6 Newtons)

• 5: Delay time in seconds before the ejection charge fires

🛑 Why You Shouldn’t Make One at Home:

• Black powder is explosive and extremely sensitive to friction or spark.

• Precision is critical — incorrect nozzle or fuel grain size can lead to explosion.

• Delay and ejection charge timing is complex and must be tuned precisely.

• Legal risk: Manufacturing rocket motors without proper licensing is illegal in many jurisdictions.

✅ Safer Alternatives:

1. Buy Estes C6-5 engines from a certified hobby shop or online.

2. Join a model rocketry club like NAR (National Association of Rocketry) — they teach legal, safe rocketry.

3. Experiment with water rockets or air pressure rockets if you want to build your own from scratch.

🧠 Want to Learn More?

If you're seriously interested in propulsion and rocketry, look into:

• Amateur rocketry organizations (e.g., Tripoli, NAR)

• University rocketry teams

• Books: "The Rocketry Handbook" or "Amateur Rocket Motor Construction" by David Sleeter (but use these responsibly and legally)

The reason After Midnight is ending isn’t due to low ratings or network disinterest — it’s all about Taylor Tomlinson choosing to walk away.

🎤 Why the show is ending

Taylor Tomlinson announced that she’s stepping away from hosting After Midnight to return to her first passion: full-time stand-up comedy and touring. Even though CBS had quietly renewed the show for a third season, she felt it wasn’t sustainable alongside her comedy career (justjared.com). In her words:

“Hosting After Midnight has genuinely been the experience of a lifetime… I knew I had to return to my first passion and return to stand‑up touring full‑time.” (justjared.com)

Once she decided to leave, CBS chose not to recast the host. Instead, they opted to end the series after two seasons and will replace it in the late-night lineup with reruns of Comics Unleashed starting this fall (thewrap.com).

Network & industry reaction

• CBS is abandoning the 12:30 a.m. time‑slot entirely, marking the first time in decades they won’t air original programming in that window (localnewstalk.net).

• Stephen Colbert, an executive producer, praised Tomlinson’s decision and respected her choice to focus on stand-up (tvseriesfinale.com).

• Seth Meyers lamented the loss of the show as a unique late-night comedy platform, noting it was canceled only because Tomlinson left, not due to performance (latenighter.com).

Crew reactions

According to reports, the production crew was surprised and disappointed when the show wrapped. Many assumed it would continue into a third season, but Tomlinson’s exit left them “blindsided,” even though most understood her decision (the-sun.com).

TL;DR

So in short: the show is ending because the host left, not because it failed — CBS knew it had another season lined up, but chose to conclude rather than recast. If you’re a fan of Taylor’s stand-up, though, great news — she’ll likely be hitting the road or releasing fresh comedy specials outside of the late-night talk format.

Want info on her upcoming tour or where to catch her next? Just let me know!

Banana Mash for Worm Compost

What You Need:

• 1 ripe banana or 1–2 banana peels

• A handful of shredded cardboard or coconut coir

• Optional: A splash of water to soften if too dry

Instructions:

1. Mash the banana or blend with a splash of water to make a thick paste.

2. Mix in shredded cardboard to balance moisture and carbon-to-nitrogen ratio.

3. Let it sit for 12–24 hours to start microbial activity (optional).

4. Bury small amounts (1–2 tablespoons) into one corner of your worm bin.

5. Observe: Worms will gravitate toward it in a few days.

Note: Use sparingly—too much can create bad smells or attract pests.

🌿 Banana Compost Tea (for Plants)

What You Need:

• 2–3 banana peels

• 1 liter (1 quart) of water

• Optional: 1 teaspoon of molasses (feeds beneficial microbes)

Instructions:

1. Chop the banana peels into small pieces.

2. Place the peels in a jar or bucket.

3. Add water to cover the peels.

4. Optional: Add molasses to boost microbial activity.

5. Let it sit for 2–3 days (stir daily).

6. Strain the liquid into a watering can or bottle.

7. Dilute: Mix 1 part tea with 4 parts water before applying.

8. Use around the base of plants or as a mild foliar spray.

Shelf Life: Use within 3–5 days. Refrigerate if storing.