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Mortals on Mount Olympus: A History of Climbing Everest
Called Chomolungma (“goddess mother of the world“) in Tibet and Sagarmatha (“goddess of the sky“) in Nepal, Mount Everest once went by the pedestrian name…Extreme Vacations
How to find adventure and excitement on holiday by Elizabeth Olson Related Links America's Best Beaches World's Most Visited Tourist Attractions…mountain climbing
(Encyclopedia) mountain climbing, the practice of climbing to elevated points for sport, pleasure, or research. Also called mountaineering, it is practiced throughout the world. Many mountain…October 1998 News and Events
1998 News Month-By-MonthWorldChina to Improve Human Rights (Oct. 5): Signs major international agreement that includes ban on arbitrary arrest and torture, and protects freedom of thought,…Volcanic Seven Summits
Top of Page Source: iStockFrom Mount Everest as the highest mountain above sea level to Mauna Kea, the tallest mountain on Earth, there are peaks and summits all around us. Mountains used to be seen…Asia Map: Regions, Geography, Facts & Figures
Asia is the world's largest and most populous continent, covering approximately 44.58 million square kilometers, and is home to over 4.6 billion people. Asia and Eurasia has a rich history and is…Extreme Points of the United States (States & Territories)
Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe United States of America is an extensive land mass. It covers 3,119,884 square miles in its contiguous form and more still when the outlying territories such as…Highest Mountain Peaks in the World (& Locations)
Photo Source: iStock Mountains have long been a source of awe and inspiration— the taller the better. In ancient times they were deemed to be the homes of gods. In recent years, they inspired the…World Features
Recent Features Biography | Business | Entertainment | Health & Science | History & Gov't | Society & Culture | Sports | United States | World Jump to: A…121 of the Most Interesting Facts in the World
The planet is full of a million fun facts and interesting lists— which is handy, because the world’s population is typically full of curious individuals! That’s why Infoplease has compiled all of…Trending
Here are the facts and trivia that people are buzzing about.
