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Falling

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What Happens When You're in a Life or Death Situation?

David Eagleman was eight years old when he stepped on tar paper hanging over the edge of a roof. He fell for .86 seconds, which is how long it takes to fall 12 feet. This whole experience left David with a question that he could not get out of his mind. What happens to people when they're in a life or death situation?

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