It's a mixed up world. Up and down are one of the few things we understand. Or not. Can we even count on gravity?
Dorothy Hoffner of Ottawa, Illinois was counting on gravity when she jumped from a plane. If it didn't work, her age would be the least interesting part of the story. It did work, so here we are. She was 104. That's news. She was hoping to crush the record owned by Linnéa Ingegärd Larsson of Sweden. Dear Linnéa was a mere 103 for her record.
Unfortunately, the upbeat and enthusiastic jumper has been lifted into Heaven only a week after the big step. That's 100% unrelated to her now famous parachute jump.
A 104-year-old woman dies before Guinness can confirm her record as oldest skydiver
I don't know how hard it for the Guinness people to verify such things. Either she jumped or she didn't. And, as it relates to her age, a quick peak at her driver's license will clear that up. Though, frankly, we suspect she's not driven in a a few years.
Live in the Chicago area and want to jump? See https://skydivechicago.com/
If you want to leap into the unknown, we've got you covered there as well.
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Whatever you do, look before you leap.
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The itsy bitsy spider is not itsy nor bitsy. The Joro spider is large, colorful, and taking over America.
It started in a small town in northern Georgia after piggybacking on a shipping container from Japan. It slowly grew its presence until seeing a major population spike in 2020. In 2021, it covered north Georgia and found its way into the Carolinas. Now, it is establishing itself across the East Coast and entire South.
Here are some silly joro spider jokes for you.
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