The parachute began as a theoretical idea sketched by Leonardo da Vinci, then reappeared centuries later in risky public ...

Some parachutes feature openings or holes, which aid in stability and control. Without a means for some air to escape through the top of the canopy, wind could force the parachute to rock ...

Editor's note: Viewing this story in our app? Click here for a better experience on our website. Francine Francine Turner and her son Tyler sat across from each other in a Mexican restaurant on a ...