Last but not least: Wireless Bungee Jump

Wireless Total: The first rope-less bungee jump took place in Belgium. It was made possible by magnetic technology.

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In wireless bungee jumping, the jumper wears a magnetic suit that is "caught" by a counter-magnetic field on the ground. It's a bit like trying to press two magnets together, but they repel each other. Only bigger - and more dangerous.

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The three-minute documentary tells the story behind the daring project:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8M6M1ZDo8N8

And - unsurprisingly - turns out to be a click magnet. With moderate ratings: Almost half of the viewers who rated the movie gave it a thumbs down. And many outraged comments, who felt they had been duped and abandoned the movie prematurely. The resolution - fake or not? - is served up on a silver platter at the end. And you don't have to be called Sherlock Holmes to be suspicious when the sender of the movie is called Ikea. And the production company is DDB Brussels. (hae)

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