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Wild and Weird Rockets: Gila Monster

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The Gila Monster is probably the biggest homemade rocket you've ever seen in your life. Check it out in this video. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

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The Gila Monster is probably the biggest homemade rocket you've ever seen in your life. Check it out in this video. Brought to you by the Discovery Channel.

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Watch this video about turbo engines on HowStuffWorks. The home-built, self starting GR-5A turboshaft engine is completely constructed from off the shelf items (mostly from eBay), the 8 horsepower engine is like no other turbine. The engine features... More »

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Watch this video from TED showing one of the most interesting hobbies for all ages - launching model rockets. Some of these rockets can be quite large. Investor Steve Jurvetson talks shooting off model rockets and all the fun and danger he has.

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Watch this video about aircraft engines on HowStuffWorks. Japan Airlines was one of the first companies to receive GE's record-breaking aircraft engines and they are changing the way we all fly the friendly skies. See how airplane engines work in... More »

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Watch this video about rocketbelts on HowStuffWorks. Rocketbelts were supposed to be the wave of the future for personal transportation and advanced military applications, but so far they're a little more than a dream yet to be fully realized. See... More »

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