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Published: 10 August, 2009, 21:44
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The Red Bull “Flugtag” is a special event in which anyone can build a flying machine and try to soar through the sky, like Leonardo Da Vinci tried to over five centuries ago. Watch 45 teams of daredevils in action!

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Artyom December 24, 2009, 06:59

Someone made Falkor from the movie The Never Ending Story? AWESOME!!!!!!!! Who didn't want to fly Falkor when they were young? :)))))))))

spaceface October 09, 2009, 17:57

Were there no successful attempts? We should be ashamed, as humans!

seto August 25, 2009, 01:42

What an amazing attraction is! I really like this movie!

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