The death toll following the earthquake in Nepal has risen to over 4300 and still rising. United Nations says that eight million people have been affected, and over a million need food aid. I'm not a religious person, pray if you wish (no sarcasm meant) but … [Read more...] about Nepal Earthquake
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World’s shortest man, ever
72-year-old Chandra Bahadur Dangi from Nepal has broken the record for the world's shortest man. At 54.6cm he's also the shortest person ever measured... … [Read more...] about World’s shortest man, ever
New world’s shortest man
Khagendra Thapa Magar from Nepal is named as the new world's shortest man, taking the title from Colombia's Edward Niño Hernandez who held the record for a few months after the death of former record holder, China's He Pingping. Khagendra measures 2 ft … [Read more...] about New world’s shortest man
South Korean first woman to conquer top 14 peaks
South Korean Oh Eun-sun became the first woman to conquer the world's top 14 peaks after reaching the top of Annapurna in Nepal on Tuesday. There are 14 independent peaks on earth over 8,000m above sea level (referred to as the Eight-Thousanders). … [Read more...] about South Korean first woman to conquer top 14 peaks
Mt Everest – busiest, oldest, youngest and the first
It has been a busy week for Mount Everest. Last Thursday (May 22) a record 86 mountaineers reached the 8,848m (29,029ft) summit of the world's highest mountain. Among them is 47-year-old Appa Sherpa, who broke his own record for the most ascents after … [Read more...] about Mt Everest – busiest, oldest, youngest and the first