Why Can't Humans Fly? | Ask MIT

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Science STEAM
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Why Can't Humans Fly? | Ask MIT

Jade and Lauren want to know if it's genetically possible to grow wings on your back and fly. Find out from MIT aeronautics and astronautics professor, Dr. Jaime Peraire!
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