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Shenzen VII Rocket Phone

Here’s a wacky mobile phone out of China that looks like it’s ready to lift off into orbit.

The Shenzhou VII rocket phone conjures up images of 1950s science fiction with its orange spaceship design. While it is definitely different, the shape isn’t particularly practical…

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September 3rd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

texas scouts’ world record rocket launch

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Troop 990 Rockets

This weekend, a group of Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts in Austin, Texas set out to break the Guinness World Record for the number of simultaneously launched model rockets.

They successfully deployed 965 model rockets at the same instant, smashing the previous record of just under 400 rockets…

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May 14th, 2007 2 comments stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

own your own rocket pack

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TAM Rocket Pack

For the low, low price of just $250,000 you can have your very own jet pack that you can strap onto your back.

The TAM Rocket Belt is a complete rocket pack system which is custom fitted to the exact specifications of the pilot. It can lift a person of up to 300lbs., and has flown to heights over 100 feet in the air…

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March 23rd, 2007 1 comment stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

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