A Leap of Faith From the Eiffel Tower
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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This chapter recounts the thrilling tale of Franz Reichelt, a tailor who attempted to fly with his parachute suit by jumping off the Eiffel Tower in 1912. As the event unfolds before a captivated audience, the narrative teases connections to the adventurous journey of another figure, Barry Marshall.
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