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Challenge #40 in the Who Knows... series. Hosted by blosshapperter.

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Zero to 258 MPH In 3 Sec

by coppsj

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These powerboats go from zero to 258 MPH in 3 seconds. When the race finishes all of the water is still in the air all the way down the race course. Photo taken at Marble Falls Texas

Camera:	Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
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Submitted:	Tuesday, 17th September, 2013 23:17 (GMT)
Taken:	Sunday, 14th August, 2011
Focal length:	11.6 mm
Shutter speed:	1/1000 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	400
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