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After years of decline, hang-gliding is experiencing a quiet comeback in Australia as young pilots and women flock to the sport. This year's Corryong Cup in Victoria filled all 75 spots, a huge jump from just 25 competitors five years ago.
When a 70-year-old hang glider crashed into a cliff on Vancouver Island, a quick-thinking rock climber from his group scaled the dangerous terrain to keep him alive until rescue helicopters arrived. The injured pilot is recovering in stable condition thanks to the climber's brave actions and a coordinated rescue effort.
Scientists at Carnegie Museum discovered a new dinosaur species that helps solve one of evolution's biggest mysteries: how dinosaurs became birds. The feathered, hawk-sized predator could glide through prehistoric skies 120 million years ago.
More than 100 flower baskets will transform Downtown Bend's streets this June, but only if volunteers show up to help hang them. This beloved community tradition turns ordinary streets into blooming showcases in just a few hours.
A small gliding possum thought extinct for 6,000 years was discovered alive in Papua's rainforests, earning its own genus in a breakthrough so rare it happens only a few times per year. Indigenous communities knew about "Tous" all along.
Franklin D. Roosevelt, who led America through the Great Depression while battling polio, left behind a powerful tool for anyone feeling overwhelmed. His advice to "tie a knot and hang on" offers a practical path from chaos to progress in just 15 minutes.
Ann Crile Esselstyn hung from a pull-up bar for nearly three minutes at age 90, shattering the world record for oldest woman to complete a dead hang. After just two months of daily practice that turned painful blisters into callouses, she proved it's never too late to chase a dream.
Massive tree frogs spend their entire lives in the jungle canopy, only descending when it's time to breed in a breathtaking display captured by BBC Earth. The stunning footage celebrates 20 years of Planet Earth bringing nature's wonders into our homes.
Bonnie Sumner hung from a pull-up bar for three minutes at her Colorado gym, shattering the world record for her age group. Her simple message: don't let age define what you can accomplish.
A woman trapped in her car dangling off a snowy Tennessee mountain road was rescued by firefighters who risked their own safety in treacherous conditions. The daring rescue required crews to secure the vehicle before she could safely escape.
A Swedish company just turned choppy, noisy boat rides into smooth, quiet journeys that feel more like flying than sailing. The P-12 Business ferry lifts above water on hydrofoils, using 80% less energy while carrying passengers in library-level quiet.
The Malabar gliding frog of India's Western Ghats creates a protective foam nest in tree branches, suspending up to 200 eggs above water until tadpoles hatch and drop safely below. This remarkable parenting strategy evolved over thousands of years to protect offspring from predators and dehydration. #
The Netherlands is beating climate change with creative solutions like hanging curtains outside windows and building mobile jungles. Simple actions are already saving lives during Europe's hottest summers.
Norway just placed an order for 20 zero-emission hydrofoil ferries that glide above the water like magic carpets. The electric boats will transform coastal commutes while cutting emissions to zero.
When firefighters kicked down a locked door during a three-alarm blaze, they found a man asleep inside, unaware his building was on fire. His rescue was one of 11 lives saved that day, including three people hanging from windows.
Ten critically endangered Philippine hanging parrots flew free again after authorities rescued them from an illegal wildlife trafficking operation in Cotabato. Thanks to a concerned citizen's tip, these rare birds got a second chance at life in the wild.
A London family just discovered that two watercolors hanging on their walls for decades are original Jungle Book illustrations lost for over a century. Only six of the original 16 paintings are known to survive.
In Mizoram, passengers tie up their trash and hang it neatly for collection without any reminders or fines. What started as a messy problem at Sairang station has become a daily habit that's transforming towns across the state.
A small Ohio town is building community pride one hanging basket at a time, and they need weekend helpers to keep the beauty blooming. The volunteer program has become essential to Shelby's downtown revival.
Renters and homeowners can now hang solar panels on their balcony, plug them into a regular outlet, and watch their electric bills drop. A new calculator shows exactly how much you could save based on where you live.
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