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33,000 Ft Fall Survivor
In 1972, Vesna Vulovic, a flight attendant, fell 33,000 feet in an aircraft explosion and survived. She now holds the Guinness world record for highest freefall without a parachute.
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Nicholas Alkemade
Nicholas Alkemade, a pilot during World War 2, survived falling 18,000 feet after jumping from a burning Lancaster bomber.
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Sprout Pencil
The Sprout pencil is a plantable pencil that contains a seed inside. When it's too short to use, you can plant it and watch it grow herbs and vegetables.
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During his lifetime, a man named Walter Summerford was struck by lightning three times. After his death, his gravestone was also struck.
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In 1992, an Australian gambling syndicate purchased the majority of combinations in a Virginia lottery. They won, turning their $5m investment into $27m winnings.
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In Montreal, there's a bus stop with swings that play musical notes when you swing on them.
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LifeStraw: Makes Dirty Water Safe
The LifeStraw is a simple and compact, yet powerful water filtration system which may be the solution to the world's water emergency.
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Struck by Lightning Miracle
In 1980, a 62-year-old man with impaired vision and hearing got struck by lightning. When he woke up the next day, he could see and hear fine!
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