HOVERCRAFT!!!

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HOVERCRAFT!!!

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Jan 31, 2024

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Who invented the hovercraft? What happened to all the hovercraft that used to provide transportation options in the UK? How do they work? We look into all this, plus a classic Jackie Chan action flick.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jan 31, 2024

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TechStuff is a show about technology. And it’s not just how technology works. Join host Jonathan Strickland as he explores the people behind the tech, the companies that market it and how technology affects our lives and culture.

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