Multiple choice general knowledge science & technology

What invention caused many deaths while testing it?

  1. Dynamite

  2. Ladders

  3. Race cars

  4. Parachute
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Explanation

Early parachute development and testing resulted in numerous fatalities as inventors tested different designs without full understanding of aerodynamics. Many early jumps were unsuccessful. While dynamite, race cars, and ladders can be dangerous, parachutes had the highest death rate during their testing phase.

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