According to some theories, the parachute was invented in 1783 by Sebastien Lenormand in France. Two years later, Jean-Pierre Blanchard demonstrated it as a means of safely getting down on earth from this.
- Tree
- Cliff
- Building
- Balloon
Answer
The correct answer is D) Balloon.
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