Chilling video captured a "human cannonball" stunt gone wrong at a California fair. | USA TODAY Video

Mary Connor, known as the “Human Cannonball,” was a fearless daredevil who gained attention not just for her stunts but also for silencing skeptics.⁠ ⁠ Normally performing in a padded jumpsuit, rumors spread that she might secretly be a man. At just 22 years old, Mary took on the challenge head-on, attempting the stunt in only her underwear. ⁠ ⁠ Catapulted through the air, she lost her bra mid-flight before landing safely in the net, proving her critics wrong and pocketing a £25 bet.⁠ ⁠ Her earl

Rocketman “Chachi” the Human Cannonball injured at Date Festival A "human cannonball" performer at the Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival was injured Sunday and required hospitalization, according to Riverside Fair spokesman David Kelley. The performer, known as Rocketman Valencia, sustained injuries during his 2:30 p.m. performance Sunday, according Kelley. At about 7 p.m. Sunday, fair official John Hlebica released a statement saying Chachi was set to be released from the hospita