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30 Minute Rocket - Build an Air Powered Bottle Rocket in 30 Minutes

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Finish and Launch Your 30 Minute Rocket

30 Minute Air Powered Bottle Rocket - Ready to blast off!

30 Minute Air Powered Bottle Rocket - Ready to blast off!

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13. Put a small ball of clay into the end of the large straw like a cork.
14. Put the large straw over the small one.
15. Make sure the little loop is on top.
16. Give the bottle a quick squeeze.

You have an air bottle rocket!

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