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Franz Reicheldt jumped from the Eiffel Tower, in 1912, while testing a parachute of his own design. It didn't work. Allegedly, he tried to back out before jumping, but was persuaded to go through with it by his manager.
Be warned - the footage is graphic, and shows him falling and 'landing.' Don't watch it if you're sensitive or squeamish.
I took note of the elaborate measurement of Frank's dent in the ground and it may have been some solace to his family that his death wasn't in vain and contributed in some small way to the advancement of science.
I took note of the elaborate measurement of Frank's dent in the ground and it may have been some solace to his family that his death wasn't in vain and contributed in some small way to the advancement of science.
surely someone should have stopped the foolish sad man.... where did he practice before his big jump..
Jim Fix .. known as the inventor of running for your health died of a heart attack .... while running ...
He helped popularize running for health.....he didn't invent it.
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