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12.03.09
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When Dogs Fly

An in-depth video look at an invention that's revolutionizing baseball spectation
By Brett Zarda Posted 11.28.2008 at 11:28 am 4 Comments

With all due respect to the "Best of What's New Awards," it appears my esteemed editors at Popular Science missed at least one invention in their yearly lineup. The Hatfield Hot Dog Launcher has changed the way fans eat and scream at Citizens Bank Park, home of the World Series champion Philadelphia Phillies.

"What does the wheel mean to mankind? What does landing on the moon mean to mankind? I think that's what the launcher means to mankind," notes an engineer who worked on the launcher.

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