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Ironic TwistsApr 25, 2026

The Flying Tailor

The Flying Tailor Franz Reichelt made coats in Paris. He also invented a parachute suit. On February 4, 1912, he climbed the Eiffel Tower. Reporters and cameras waited below. He had told officials he would use a dummy. Instead he jumped himself. The footage still exists. He did not fly.

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