These Boots are Made for Walking

Professor Roman Kunikov of the Ufa Aviation Technical University in Ufa, Russia, recently showed off his new gasoline-powered boots at a public demonstration. “A person can move with significant jumps or strides,” Kunikov said — at up to 25 mph. A price was not mentioned, but the boots weigh two pounds each, including the gas tank, foot-long piston, carburetor and spark plug. He promises improvements to the original design. “We aren't standing in one place,” he said. (AP) ...Even if he wants to.