Testing the consumer-grade jet pack

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Today, at the Oskhosh Air Show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, a very new tool for the mankind will be demonstrated: A consumer-grade jet pack. Yes, for just about $100,000 dollars, you can take off, fly away and land anywhere you please with this crafty invention from New Zealand. Guest: John Schwartz, New York Times Science and Technology writer

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