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  • April 29, 2008 at 4:12 pm #1042 Reply
    Phidippides
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    It works!  The square base parachute designed by Leonardo da Vinci had been used in an actual jump by a Swiss.  Swiss Man Safely Uses Leonardo da Vinci ParachuteSo was da Vinci that far ahead of his time or did he just have an overly-active imagination?

    April 30, 2008 at 12:28 am #11096 Reply
    BensGal
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    Personally, I've always believed he was far ahead of his time. I can't substantiate my belief but from the bits and pieces I've read, he amazes me.

    April 30, 2008 at 12:44 am #11097 Reply
    skiguy
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    So was da Vinci that far ahead of his time or did he just have an overly-active imagination?

    Both.  It truly is amazing what he thought up.

    April 30, 2008 at 2:00 am #11098 Reply
    DonaldBaker
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    Aliens gave him the technology…………:)

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