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Rocket Bike Breaks Records

  • October 2, 2013
  • By KIDS DISCOVER

In May 2013, Francois Gissy broke the land-speed record for a rocket-powered bike, zooming up to 163 mph at an old French airfield. Filled with concentrated liquid hydrogen peroxide, the rocket created super hot steam to propel the bike. Kids, do NOT try this at home!

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