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Interest in stratospheric parachute jumps was rekindled by Felix Baumgartner, who planned to jump from an altitude of 36 kilometers. On Tuesday, 9 October 2012, Baumgartner had to postpone his jump even though he had already climbed into the balloon capsule. An unexpected gust of wind, reaching appr...
Before human spaceflight became possible, scientists sent animals into space to study the effects of weightlessness, radiation and launch conditions on living organisms. From dogs and monkeys to tiny insects, these pioneering space travellers helped shape our understanding of space biology. 1 Dogs D...
The basketball hoop is 3.05 meters (10 feet) above the floor. For some players, reaching it requires a tremendous jump. For others, simply raising their arms is enough to put the ball within easy reach. Throughout basketball history, the sport has produced some truly extraordinary giants. Here are t...
Strongmen have always, and quite rightly, inspired admiration. After all, everyone would like to have a strong friend, while many women dream of having a strong man by their side. But these people are not simply strong – they have achieved extraordinary feats of strength. They have amazed mill...
Let us remember that a marathon is a long-distance running competition (by the standard, 26 miles, or about 42 km). This already challenging discipline can become incredibly difficult due to demanding sections of the course and unusual locations where the races are held. I previously published 10 Be...
Riding with the wind – there’s nothing better. But in reality, whether it’s multi-day or one-day cycling races, it’s often better to watch from the sidelines. Sweat and blood, injuries, and immense physical strain – all for what? Of course, to become the greatest cyclist of all time! Mos...
Stadiums are not only venues for sports arenas but also magnificent works of art, creations of engineers and architects. Often, they become the main attractions of a city or country. Who are today’s successors to the Colosseum? And how many people can attend the competitions? 1 May Day Stadium...
Charity — the activity of providing assistance to other people in the form of providing property, finances, or services. The main feature of charity is the voluntary choice of the type, time, place, and content (target) of the aid. People engaged in charity are usually called philanthropists. There...
Statues are usually created to commemorate important historical events or honor famous individuals. The tallest statue in the world is about the height of a 60-story building. It’s hard to imagine such a gigantic human figure. If you take a closer look, you’ll find that all the top leade...
Wine and cheese are the first things that come to mind when we think of France. However, it is a large country, the 22nd most populous country in the world, with a developed industry, the 6th place in the world in terms of GDP per capita, and modern technology. France is also known for its […...