120,000' 7 Minute Freefall Skydive To Be Attempted


	120,000' 7 Minute Freefall Skydive To Be Attempted

BartendingBear

2-20-2008 7:39 PM

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BartendingBear says:

I think Serta should sponsor him and put a big mattress at the landing point.

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