Archive for March 10th, 2010

Miracle for Skydiver

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Good Mood
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Woman survived 1,000 meters plunge to the ground after she got caught up in the lines of her parachute. The 26 years old woman suffered only bruises, a broken leg and concussion.

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Do You Want to Fly?

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Good Mood
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World’s first commercial jetpack will be available soon for the price of $75,000. The jetpack can fly for 30 minutes at top speed of almost 100Kmh lifting up to 120Kg and reaching top altitude of 2,400 meters. The Martin Aircraft company plans to manufacture 500 units per year.

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Shark-Fishing Ban in Maldives

Posted on March 10th, 2010 by Good Mood
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The territorial waters of Maldives which spreads over 90,000 square kilometers will become shark sanctuary. By that Maldives is joining Palau to become the first two nations to forbid shark fishing where both of them are regarded as top scuba-diving destinations.

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