Penguins can swin in water faster than 10 miles per hour. Also they can switch positions and leap onto shore with one smooth movement. Penguins are inspiring engineers to find better ways for propelling boats. Propellers let ships and boats travel relatively straight line over great distances. Today they are trying to design vessels that can do a lot more than just that. They wish to invent boats that are able to withstand horrible conditions that could shatter any other boat. They are working on boats that can maneuver quickley through tight spaces. They are looking for boats that can predict currents or waves and respond in a split second to hold their position. Penguins flippers are a great start.
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