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\nIn the mid-1950 s the British engineer Sir Christopher Cockerel came up with his Big Idea of using air between the water and the hull of a boat to reduce drag. Sir Christopher s idea, the hovercraft, came into worldwide use in...\nIn the mid-1950 s the British engineer Sir Christopher Cockerel came up with his Big Idea of using air between the water and the hull of a boat to reduce drag. Sir Christopher s idea, the hovercraft, came into worldwide use in commercial, industrial and military capacities, due to its ability to operate in just about any conditions. Their only downside is that they are expensive to run, so most cost-effective way to utilize the hovercraft is in shallow coastal waters where most other boats cannot navigate.\n
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5:07
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Pre-K - Higher Ed
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English Language Arts
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\nKnowledge - Big Ideas\n\n
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2007
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English
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lift, water, business, fuel, years, time
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big ideas, episode 14, the hovercraft, sir christopher, flying saucer, big idea, idea, engine, craft, thing, control, rescue, hovercraft, boat, commercial, ability, world, problem, people, ground, round, thought, blow, turn, begin, made, stability
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