Creativity and innovation have always driven humanity forward, but some inventions have cost their own creators their lives. Throughout history, several inventors have suffered fatal accidents while testing their own creations. Here are some of the most astonishing cases.
☠️ 1. Franz Reichelt – The "Flying Tailor"
Invention: Parachute suit
Franz Reichelt was an Austrian-French tailor who attempted to create a parachute suit that would allow people to survive high falls. In 1912, to demonstrate his invention, he jumped from the Eiffel Tower. Unfortunately, his suit failed, and he fell to his death in front of a crowd.
