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The Wright Brothers were Flap-Dodgers | The History of Flight (Part 1/2)

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Dreams, Aviation, and the Wright Brothers

This chapter explores the tension between dreams and reality through a tragic story of a man jumping from the Eiffel Tower, leading to humorous reflections on early aviation experiments. It contrasts the personalities of the Wright brothers with more flamboyant innovators, while delving into societal biases about pilots' backgrounds. The conversation blends dark humor with philosophical insights on sacrifice and societal impact, capturing the mundane alongside the extraordinary in the realm of aviation.

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