6 Most Badass Stunts Ever Pulled in the Name of Science


	6 Most Badass Stunts Ever Pulled in the Name of Science
hitchhiker08
6-3-2008 1:30 AM
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sceince, medicine, bizarre, disease, inventions
hitchhiker08 says:
As mentioned in the clip, plenty of proof here...'The line between heroic bravery and complete stupidity is a blurred one.'
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6-3-2008 12:09 PM
Mohir
check out some more:
http://clipmarks.com/clipmark/8DABD218-2272-41E6-A4B1-7911B94E70BB/
6-5-2008 2:30 PM
hitchhiker08
Saw it, Mohir - brilliant clip! Thanks
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