Back then everything seemed that Hovercrafts were the way of future travel means but the idea never took off.
That's hilarious Norm. No, the idea never took off; it just hovered

The boat plane look a better proposition than spending $120,000.on this 10 Foot Picasso with lawn mower,link click here.
Max, that is so provocative; given how this topic has unfolded.
It's not an 'Off Topic' but seems to express the creativity in
customisation.
I think I will rename this topic and keep it in this forum.
I think you have juxtaposed the
tension between 'better proposition' as
monetary return on investment as opposed to customisation for aesthetic reasons.
I encourage all members to read the brilliant topic and link you supplied.
https://www.artsy.net/article/artsy...-elitism-culminated-10-foot-tall-picassoArtist Elliott Arkin, 58, has made a living pursuing his own esoteric interests, costs be damned.
His giant Picasso with Lawnmower reminds me of the Old Lawnmower Club's image
of a giant push mower. Also, gallery images of the Picasso ...
Cheers
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Jack