Robots are used for all sorts of purposes: To build cars, to clean houses and even to beat us at chess. Scientists are now working on making them jump. Yes, jumping is the latest feat — and our mechanical brethren are getting really good at it! But why are they even bothering and how can these jumping robots help us in the future?

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Over 60 years ago, engineers developed the first personal flying backpack or jetpack. With all of the technological advances since then, why aren’t we all flying around the skies? There is a scientific reason why jetpacks are challenging to bring to fruition.

See if you can spot this on your next flight: Every runway at the airport has a different number on each end. Of course, these numbers aren't random. They are decided by an insanely complex system that all airports stick to. This is worth watching just to show off your newfound knowledge someday!

Have you ever watched a movie like "Star Wars" and noticed something that is just scientifically inaccurate? You want to point it out to your friends but don't want to come off as pedantic. What do you do? Well, today's your lucky day because here's an entire video of just those inaccuracies so you can feel justified in your frustration. Enjoy!

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