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A Brilliant Kid One-Upped A Design Adults Have Been Using For Decades

If you live in an area that’s prone to flooding, you’re familiar with the concept of sandbags: those heavy, awkward things people use to create a protective barrier around their homes. But sixth-grader Peyton here has a new idea … and it might just be better than the original.

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