The bladder held the kite in a wing shape and allowed it to float on the water--this comes in especially handy if you crash during a solo passage between Maui and Oahu and need to relaunch at sea.

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For the ultimate touch of true romance, run her a bath and float rose petal soaps on the water.

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As in several other states, the legislation required the casinos to float on water.

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Like tiny logs, the wires float on top of water.

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The pods, made of fibreglass, float on water and can survive storms.

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During the day, women weave flower wreaths and float them on water trying to guess where a future partner will come from.

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Sunengy has developed a liquid solar concentrated solar array that will float on the reservoir, tracking the sun to maximize energy input while using the water to keep its silicon cool.

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