Physicists have 'solved' mystery of levitation


	Physicists have 'solved' mystery of levitation

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6-5-2008 10:18 AM

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6-5-2008 12:24 PM

meancookie89

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6-5-2008 12:29 PM

ratilfar

Finally, I get my flying car!

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