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John Collins: The Paper Airplane Guy

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Your imagination will soar when you witness what can be done with a simple piece of paper. John Collins, also known as “The Paper Airplane Guy,” has traveled the world, demonstrating the science behind designing planes that shatter world records. One of his creations, thrown by professional football player Joe Ayoob, broke the Guinness World Record in 2012 for longest indoor distance flown by a paper airplane. John hopes to spread his love of this creative activity by inspiring the inner scientist in everyone.

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