Howard Hughs - Odd Fact 011

In nineteen hundred thirty eight
Howard found a new record to break.
Around the world the fastest ever;
Three hundred fifty two miles per hour.
He filled the plane with ping pong balls.
In case of a crash to cushion the fall.
He also had the bright notion.
They would keep him afloat should he fall to the ocean. 

© Apr 13 2010
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April 13, 2010 at 4:54 PM
must be true--he was odd--did he make it?
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