There's no better way to beat the heat on your next beach vacation than to hold on for dear life while being blown around by the power of a jet engine.
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2:10 pm Mon
Oct 8, 2018
Standing in front of a jet engine is a great way to cool off
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World's longest nonstop commercial flight takes off this week
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