Daredevils

This week we delve into the practice of hurling oneself into space for attention. Join us as we discuss a real like Wiley Coyote, a family of tightrope walkers with a tradition of death, and what a complete asshole Evel Knievel was.

Sources:

https://www.etymonline.com/word/dare

https://www.etymonline.com/word/devil

https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/daredevil

http://www.worldrecordacademy.com/sports/longest_motorcycle_jump_world_record_set_by_Robbie_Maddison_80176.htm

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http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-chainsaw-juggling-catches

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3AQKc6kRCs

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GaANi96Z-Wg