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Parachute use to prevent death, trauma when jumping from aircraft (2018) [pdf]

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Re: Parachute use to prevent death, trauma when jumping from aircraft (2018) [pdf]

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There’s no evidence parachutes work.

Oh come on, my uncle touched a parachute once and survived so they clearly do work.

My grandfather was wearing one and died. This is clear and thorough proof they don't work (he was hit with flak as a paratrooper).

Re: Parachute use to prevent death, trauma when jumping from aircraft (2018) [pdf]

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There’s no evidence parachutes work.

Oh come on, my uncle touched a parachute once and survived so they clearly do work.

That doesn't prove anything. What it does clearly prove, though, is that the Earth is flat. Think about it: have you ever successfully landed with a parachute on a spherical object like a soccer ball or large marble? See?
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