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Death by Overcoat Parachute Failure: Franz Reichelt RIP - Friday The 13th - 08-13-2009
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In 1911, French tailor Franz Reichelt decided to test his invention, a combination overcoat and parachute, by jumping off the Eiffel Tower. Actually, he told the authorities that he would use a dummy, but at the last minute decided to test it himself. It was no surprise that he fell to his death.
Death by Overcoat Parachute Failure: Franz Reichelt RIP - Dr. Briggs - 08-13-2009
That sucks! Woulda been totally badass if he pulled it off
Death by Overcoat Parachute Failure: Franz Reichelt RIP - Friday The 13th - 08-13-2009
haha yea