The most death-defying stunts in human history

We humans are a weird bunch. If there’s a record, we have to break it; a mountain, we have to climb it; or an ocean, we have to cross it. In fact, for centuries daredevils have been throwing caution to the wind in order to push the limits of human endeavour. So in celebration of their exploits, join us as we look back at 20 of the most death-defying stunts in human history.

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