On Tue, 05 Feb 2008 12:48:02 +0000, Invisible wrote:

>>> - If you fall more than about 6 feet, you get injured. - If you fall
>>> more than about 12 feet, you die. Instantly.
>> 
>> Well that's not realistic
> 
> Really?
> 
> You're telling me a human being can survive falling from more than 12
> feet?

Actually, yes.  There was a story in the news recently about a guy who 
fell some 40 stories (IIRC) and survived.  He was injured, of course, but 
he did survive.

I also know at least two people who survived parachute failures while 
skydiving (both in the military).

Jim

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