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flag On Melbourne's Birdman Rally 50th anniversary, 13 tried flying from a platform; all failed, but humor and creativity prevailed.

flag On the 50th anniversary of Melbourne’s Birdman Rally, 13 participants attempted to fly from a 10-meter platform into the Yarra River, continuing a tradition of imaginative but unsuccessful aerial contraptions. flag Among the entries were a winged pig, a human-sized butterfly, and comedian Sammy J, who launched in a winged replica of Flinders Street Station, landing in the water without flight. flag Despite no successful flights, the event upheld its spirit of playful creativity and humor, with participants emphasizing fun and daring over achievement. flag The rally remains a beloved, quirky fixture of the Moomba Festival.

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