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    Is it true that most people who jump off of tall buildings die because they suffer from a heart attack on the way down, and not from the impact of the fall?

    Question #68428. Asked by kisstherainbow. (Jul 18 06 6:23 PM)


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    "For those who jumped, the fall lasted 10 seconds. They struck the ground at just less than 150 miles per hour — not fast enough to cause unconsciousness while falling, but fast enough to ensure instant death on impact."

    http://www.usatoday.com/news/sept11/2002-09-02-jumper_x.htm

    Jul 18 06, 9:58 PM


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