Robosaurus: car-nivorous monster
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Robosaurus is a 40-foot-tall steel robot in the shape of a dinosaur that amuses people at car shows and races by tearing up cars. It cost $1.5 million to build and is controlled by two pilots who operate computerized controls in its head.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1992
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The Fosbury flop
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Dick Fosbury developed an innovative backward style of high jumping that was nicknamed the Fosbury flop. He used the style to set an Olympic record and win a gold medal in the 1968 Games. In the 1990s most jumpers have adopted his method.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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Kart racing
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Kart racing is a growing sport with more than 40,000 participants at 127 tracks in the US. Karts cost from $1,500 to more than $4,000 and can reach speeds of 120 mph.
Publication Name: Boys' Life
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0006-8608
Year: 1993
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