Yet with careful rationing of its stored energy, it should be possible to achieve the closest thing yet to perpetual manned flight with man being the limiting factor because of the need to carry food and drink, and to remain awake for long periods.

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This man really has put the cross in my X-Factor.

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Looking ahead to next year, the man TV fans love to loathe will add another potential cash machine to his armory, when The X Factor (finally) crosses the pond.

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