stackyFACTSA single boat hull is wobbly, so designers just glued three of them together for maximum stability. These massive, spider-like vessels carry hundreds of commuters at alarming speeds without spilling a drop of their terrible onboard coffee.
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One hull is prone to wobbling, so marine designers just slapped two together with a deck in the middle. This wide stance completely eliminates the awful…
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Navigating between England and France means weaving a passenger boat through an absurd amount of international marine traffic. Commuters just sit inside,…
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