Take a Flying Leap, in This Week's Open Thread
Briefly

On October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner successfully jumped from a helium balloon at a staggering height of 39 km, achieving speeds over 1,357 km/h and breaking multiple skydiving records including becoming the first man to break the sound barrier in freefall.
Baumgartner's jump was a historic achievement; the project, Red Bull Stratos, not only demonstrated extreme human endurance and technical prowess but also highlighted advancements in aeronautics and human flight.
Read at Slate Magazine
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