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Aug 20, 2012 07:53 AM EDT

Yo-Yos in Space!

by Jim Menick

Yes, exactly. Astronaut Don Pettit is on the International Space Station, and he demonstrates some fun yo-yo maneuvers. He also gives a bit of a science lesson, and explains how to use physics to succeed in life.

For a little background, and some more videos, check out Yo-Yos in Space! on MentalFloss.com.

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