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Weird News: Paper Airplane's Record Flight

Listen to hear about an extraordinary paper airplane flight that broke a world record.

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Paper airplane enthusiasts break record for farthest flight by a paper aircraft

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05/20/2022

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Listening Comprehension Questions

Why was the paper airplane flight considered impressive?
What did the paper airplane enthusiasts believe led to the success of the flight?

Classroom Discussion Themes

What challenges might the team have faced when designing and testing their prototype?

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