Ethanol Scam?

[Teuthida]

n.
1. An unnecessary or wasteful project or activity.
2.
a. A braided leather cord worn as a decoration especially by Boy Scouts.
b. A cord of braided leather, fabric, or plastic strips made by a child as a
project to keep busy.

[Bond]

Thank you. I was aware of definition two, but was never aware of one.