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10-15-2008

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Re: Future of Air-travel

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Originally Posted by Pyrotex

Hmmm.

Well, you're right, I sure don't understand the "Magnus" effect. Without spending some time studying it, I have to say I'm very skep-tickle.

As long as you're smiling & studying, all is right in the world.

Here's a primer from WickedPeedonita on the Magnus Effect:

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