2.6 
On this Day 1874 Maj Ken Nevell successful jumped a Sherman tank over 2.6 soldiers setting a new world record at the first World Tank Jumping Championship.pic.twitter.com/12CLzLuqQC
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Ok I’m missing the 2.6 joke. Why isn’t it 8.6?
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I was there. Won a coconut
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I worked for the company that supplied that Coconut. We got it from
#kewgardens it was one of only two coconuts that had grown on their tree for 57 years. I hope you still have it as it’s extremely rare. The other recently sold at Sotheby’s for £1.99 - Show replies
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That was cheating - those first two are clearly much shorter.
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They might be the ‘left overs’ from the previous, unsuccessful attempt. Their experience told them told them to join the line nearer the ramp this time.
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He always remembered the sacrifice of the brave and selfless 5.4.
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0.4 of a soldier won a medal
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"Ken Nevell" haha - brilliant
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It’s a shame his subsequent attempt with co-driver Pvt Wesley Dale ,at jumping cheddar gorge was somewhat less of a success!
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