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The Unbreakable Window
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Ironic TwistsMay 23, 2026

The Unbreakable Window

The Unbreakable Window He was a senior partner. The firm was Holden Day Wilson, Toronto. The date was July 9, 1993. He loved demonstrating the strong glass. He ran at the 24th-floor window. The glass didn't break. It popped out of the frame instead. Garry Hoy fell 24 stories. He had done the stunt many times before.

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