Were Parachutes invented before Airplanes?

Did Leonardo DaVinci actually invent the Parachute? How does a Parachute keep you from hitting the ground too fast? What other uses for Parachutes are there? Thank you for being a Who Smarted + Subscriber! Get official Who Smarted? Merch: tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more, at Who Smarted? For more information about our other projects, including bespoke branded podcasts and series for your company, check out  Atomic Entertainment.