Mad Mike Hughes, a flat Earther, to try launching a steam powered rocket.

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RichardO

Joined May 4, 2013
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This could be more entertaining than the Superb Owl.

http://z1077fm.com/home-made-rocket-launch-near-amboy-planned-for-tomorrow/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news...-we-may-soon-find-out/?utm_term=.1b14d02cf58d

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Mike Hughes's steam-powered rocket, version one. It broke. (Mad Mike Hughes via AP)


"To raise the money, Hughes was going to launch himself a mile across the Mojave Desert back in November, in a steam-powered rocket with “RESEARCH FLAT EARTH” on the side, as a fundraising stunt. Call it Phase 1 of his one-man space program.

He got the publicity he wanted, and then some, with headlines around across the world. But the rocket launch never happened."
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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I love the trailer hitch on the back of the rocket!

Is that to tow the coal tender? :D

Note: I'm pretty sure the hitch is actually on the truck and the ring has a slot that fits down over it -- but the optical illusion is too cool to pass up.
 

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RichardO

Joined May 4, 2013
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I hope they live stream video of the launch -- Just not during the commercials which, as usual, are likely to be more interesting than the game. :D
 

WBahn

Joined Mar 31, 2012
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So.... did the launch happen today?

I can't find anything one way or the other. But I certainly won't be surprised that something will come up to delay the launch again. Maybe a black cat crossing the road on the way to the launch site?
 

markdem

Joined Jul 31, 2013
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Nsaspook sry maybe it's specific to my browser (FF ESR 52.6) but after abt 10 seconds, FB login pop-up blocks view of article. So w/o using non-native element blocking tricks it's impossible to read article unless signed in:(
I get a 'Not Now' option just under the green button. It then allows me to keep reading. Not much too see there anyway... Still no "Launch".
 
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