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A tale of two fails

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Not learning to fly – Franz Reichelt

The latest in overcoats/parachutes

The story of Franz Reichelt has been around since 1911, or 1912 depending on who you believe.  M. Reichelt (Herr Reichelt?) decided to test his invention – a combination overcoat and parachute – by jumping off the Eiffel Tower (insert obligatory “I Fell Tower” joke here).  He died.

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