What's with CNN and Ridiculous Airplanes?

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In summary, there is a new concept for a supersonic plane called the Antipode that can travel at Mach 24 and reach its antipode in under an hour. It was designed by Charles Bombardier in collaboration with Abhishek Roy and can carry up to ten passengers. Bombardier was inspired to create this design in order to reach the diametrical opposite as quickly as possible. Despite the excitement surrounding this concept, there are also some humorous takes on it from sources like The Tonight Show.
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Baked CNN said:
Remember the Skreemr, a concept for a supersonic plane that could travel at Mach 10?

Scratch that, there's now a design for a plane that could cruise from London to New York in 11 minutes, traveling at Mach 24 -- that's 12 times faster than the Concorde!

Charles Bombardier, the industrial designer who came up with both designs, has dubbed this newest concept the Antipode, which he conceived in collaboration with Lunatic Koncepts founder Abhishek Roy.

In theory, it could carry up to ten passengers up to 12,430 miles in under an hour.

How it would work

"I wanted to create an aircraft concept capable of reaching its antipode -- or diametrical opposite -- as fast as possible," Bombardier told Forbes.

Did you just daze out?
http://www.cnn.com/2016/01/27/aviation/antipode-hypersonic-concept-plane/index.html
For the love of god, somebody please make it stop!
 
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1. Why does CNN always seem to cover ridiculous airplane stories?

CNN is a news network that covers a wide range of topics, including stories that may seem unusual or humorous to some viewers. These stories are often shared widely on social media, leading to increased visibility and coverage by CNN.

2. Is CNN intentionally trying to sensationalize these airplane stories for ratings?

CNN, like all news networks, strives to capture the attention of viewers and increase ratings. However, the decision to cover a particular story is typically based on its newsworthiness and relevance to current events, rather than a deliberate attempt to sensationalize the story.

3. Are these ridiculous airplane stories fake or exaggerated?

CNN is a reputable news network that upholds journalistic standards and fact-checks information before reporting it. While some of the stories may seem unbelievable, they are typically based on real events and facts.

4. Why do these ridiculous airplane stories often go viral on social media?

Air travel is a topic that affects a large portion of the population, and stories about unusual or bizarre incidents on airplanes often capture people's interest. Additionally, social media platforms enable these stories to spread quickly and reach a wider audience.

5. How does CNN determine which ridiculous airplane stories to cover?

CNN, like all news networks, has a team of editors and producers who evaluate potential stories based on their newsworthiness and relevance to current events. The decision to cover a particular story is typically a collaborative process, involving discussions and debates among the team.

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