I posted a question at Yahoo! Answers…

When I die, I want my remains sent to the sun. How much would it cost?

I am 140lbs and 5 foot 11 inches. Please explain how this can be achieved. It doesn’t matter how. Just send me to the sun. If there are other methods, please enumerate them (like alternatives to the best option).

I’m only accepting realistic answers, meaning only possible with today’s technology. For example, a giant catapult is realistic, provided you prove your theory (e.g. a calculation of the force needed for the projectile to reach the sun and how the catapult works).

Will this produce harmful effects to the sun? The Earth?

Posting the question was pretty interesting. You have to assign your question to a category (they’re broad yet precise). They even recommended categories (I’m so impressed):

• Science & Mathematics > Physics
• Science & Mathematics > Astronomy & Space
• Science & Mathematics > Engineering
• Social Science > Economics
• Society & Culture > General – Society & Culture

I haven’t finished writing this post yet and there are 8 answers already. Not to mention that most of them have a very good point.

On a side note, this question is inspired by the book that I’m reading right now.

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