On Titan a person would weigh a fraction of what they'd weigh on Earth, but their muscles would be just as powerful. This super-human strength might be enough power to let us fly.
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On Titan a person would weigh a fraction of what they'd weigh on Earth, but their muscles would be just as powerful. This super-human strength might be enough power to let us fly.
Added: Jun 5, 2009
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