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Scientists Successfully Make Object Invisible; Invisible Armies (maybe)

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Scientists Successfully Make an Object Invisible; Make Way for Invisible Armies (maybe)

Scientists have developed a technique which can make objects invisible. So what use can it be put to - apart from, of course, hiding from teachers in Hogwarts? Read more

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Strange Forgotten Space Station Concepts That Never Flew

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