In 1978, the World Water Speed record was made by Ken Warby from Australia. His average speed was 317.6 mph, and his jet-powered hydroplane was 27 feet long called "Spirit of Australia." Warby built the boat himself in his back yard.

The desert tortoise can live without having to drink any water. It extracts the water it needs from the vegetation it eats.

On September 7, 1997, the first flight of the F-22a occurred.

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