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Virgin Hyperloop’s first passenger journey, mouthwash could fight coronavirus, the first electric wingsuit takes flight

Nov 09, 20207 min
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Virgin Hyperloop has trialled its first every journey with two passengers on board. The pair were strapped to a pod as they hurtled down a 500 metre track at 100 miles per hour. Its hoped the system could eventually transport people at 670mph. Plus, how mouthwash could be a secret weapon against coronavirus, the first electric wingsuit takes flight and, a stolen 4 billion-year-old meteorite returns to its owners. 


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