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Mono-Scooter Is Speedy  (Nov, 1936)
Mono-Scooter Is Speedy (Nov, 1936)
Mono-Scooter Is Speedy With a little practice, you can get more speed out of this mono-scooter than out of a pair of roller skates. It is made from two roller-skate wheels and a hardwood block as wide as the shoe and about 5 in, longer. Round the ends of the block and slot them to take ...
USB 3.0 - it’s speedy
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fosfor.com — The official specifications for USB 3.0 will most probably become official in the next couple of days... but one of the most important benefits with an upgrade is the increased bandwidth and transfer speed. Here’s a quick comparison of ... (more) USB 3.0 - it’s speedy
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Mono-Scooter is speedy
MAKE MagazineMono-Scooter Is Speedy - Popular Mechanics, 1936- With a little practice, you can get more speed out of this mono-scooter than out of a pair of roller skates. It is made from two roller-skate wheels and a hardwood block as wide as the shoe and about 5 in, longer. Round the ends of the block and slot them to take the wheels. Steel rods serve as axles, and washers are placed on either side of each wheel to keep it true. These should be lubricated. Triangular blocks serve as heel and toe plates, and a single toe strap keeps the scooter on the shoe. ...

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