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		WJW on July 14, 2020 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Andean condor can fly for 100 miles without flappi... Helicopters and quadcopters provide lift through rotary wings, thereby gliding. Fair point about balloons though.

ajuc on July 14, 2020 [–]

That's like saying cars are moving by turning (because their wheels do that).

meheleventyone on July 14, 2020 | [–]

Cars are moved by turning though. From the pistons driving the engine, through the gearbox and drivetrain to the wheels.

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