Fun Fact: The Very First Parachutes

Fun facts about parachutes

The first parachutes were invented in France in the late 18th century. However, the Chinese knew that a device that could use the air to slow down a fall was realized about 4,000 years ago, but nothing practical ever came about it.

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  1. Christine's avatar Christine says:

    Interesting

  2. Musings's avatar Musings says:

    I wonder what the French did with that invention.

  3. Don’t jump out of a plane without one! Unless you’re Captain America, of course.

  4. I don’t think that I could jump out of a plane in a parachute. There would have to be a very compelling reason ~ LOL!

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