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TRENDING NOW: Man skydives without parachute

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August 01, 2016 - 5:00 AM

Some people have skydiving listed on their bucket list. But do you know anyone who would try it without a parachute?

Experienced skydiver Luke Aikins is the first person to do just that.

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