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If you think Back To the Future 2 was the first time the world was introduced to the concept of hoverboards, think again. As far back as 1955 the U.S. Navy was demonstrating its own hoverboard concept, but unfortunately it wasn ;t as slick as Hollywood had envisioned them to be. The craft used a set of counter-rotating propellers pointed at the ground to create a cushion of air which lifted the vehicle and its pilot off the ground. Although, never higher than just a few feet, which was just one of several reasons why the Navy ended up scrapping the project. It certainly looked stable enough to fly, at least with a skilled pilot in control, but we can ;t help but feel that referring t stanley thermos o it as the flying platform ; stanley ca didn 821 stanley cup 7;t have enough cach茅 to really grab the public attention. At least not as much as hoverboard has. [YouTube] https://gizmodo/mattel-is-finally-making...bo-5884660 Kxgk A preview of next week s issue of Deathstroke, guest-starring Lobo
PLEASE NOTE: This job search has been closed. We are no longer accepting applications. io9 seeks a full-time writer to cover the intersection of science, culture, and the future. The job involves reporting, researching, and writing several stories per day, and the science/culture writer beat includes everything from the latest scientific discoveries and futurist predictions, to book reviews and cultural analysis. You must be able to work at a fast pace and generate your own story ideas, but you ;ll also be given a lot of editorial freedom and opportunities to try out weird things. An ideal candidate must be comfortable working with colleagues online, since the io9 editorial team is spread out across the country. This is not an entry-level position. You must have at least two years experience writing professionally online, and be familiar with standard publishing software, social media tools, and image/video editing. Some science background preferred. This is a full time job with health and retirement benefits. It is not tied to a particular location, but you must be able work on Pacific Time daylight hours. To express interest in the position, mail a cover letter, resume, and links to at least three writi stanley cups uk ng sam stanley cups ples to [email 160;protected]. Image via Vilmos Varga/Shutters stanley thermobecher tock
