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worth keeping your eye on this

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-19860249
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It's alright, God is on his side
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20 second delay in case he goes splat.
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Crazy fool
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Feel sorry for Joseph Kittinger, his record has stood since 1959
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quote:
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Feel sorry for Joseph Kittinger, his record has stood since 1959


Why?
Simon
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Any online streaming of it?
Robin
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quote:
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quote:
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Feel sorry for Joseph Kittinger, his record has stood since 1959


Why?


Because if I was in his shoes, after 53 years, I'd be gutted that I no longer was the fastest man in un powered flight.
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i'd rather be the 2nd fastest man with the 2nd biggest balls in all of the world, than nothing at all.

you're outlook on life must be pretty negative mate.
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53 years is quite a while, if it was 1 or 2 then fair enough

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quote:
Originally posted by Robin
quote:
Originally posted by Hammer
quote:
Originally posted by Robin
Feel sorry for Joseph Kittinger, his record has stood since 1959


Why?


Because if I was in his shoes, after 53 years, I'd be gutted that I no longer was the fastest man in un powered flight.


I kinda agree. He did it 52 years ago with far less technology therefore it was way more impressive.
This guy is kinda stealing his thunder lol.

[Edited on 09-10-2012 by BluKoo]
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in other news, red bull seem to be getting their fingers in all sorts of technological pies. must have made $$$$$$$ from overpriced energy drinks.
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quote:
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in other news, red bull seem to be getting their fingers in all sorts of technological pies. must have made $$$$$$$ from overpriced energy drinks.


Anytime anyone orders a vodka and redbull - boom - pennies in their pocket.
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must have made $$$$$$$ from overpriced energy drinks.


4.631 billion cans sold just last year.
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quote:
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must have made $$$$$$$ from overpriced energy drinks.


4.631 billion cans sold just last year.


Jesus fucking christ
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any streaming of this?
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quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
quote:
Originally posted by Nath
quote:
Originally posted by Ben G
must have made $$$$$$$ from overpriced energy drinks.


4.631 billion cans sold just last year.


Jesus fucking christ


About half to me I reckon.
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http://news.discovery.com/space/red-bull-stratos-skydive-live-feed-121008.html#mkcpgn=rssnws1
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http://www.redbullstratos.com/live
Dom
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkJ5ItzEq3M
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Delayed by an hour due to weather if I am reading that right?
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quote:
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i'd rather be the 2nd fastest man with the 2nd biggest balls in all of the world, than nothing at all.

you're outlook on life must be pretty negative mate.


Not really, just most record breakers don't like being beaten. Second isn't good enough, that's my point.
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Delayed by an hour due to weather if I am reading that right?


Fuck yeah, you're right

[Edited on 09-10-2012 by Dom]
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Delayed by an hour due to weather if I am reading that right?


Yep.

Can only launch if wind speed at take off is under 2mph

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