Mega Invention #2

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Invention #2 Hovercraft

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Hovercraft in motion (image source)

The Hovercraft made its appearance on the Dover to Calais run in 1959 and was invented by Sir Christopher Cockerell, but a Knighthood was all he got for this marvellous invention. Apparently he tested his theory by using a hoover and some tin cans.