English Island Seeks Landlord-King in Search of Solitude, Seals, and Beer
Piel Island in northwest England is looking for a landlord to run the Ship Inn, as well as take over the island in an ancient kingship rite.
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19-Year-Old Just Set the Record for the Youngest Woman to Fly Solo Around the World
Becoming the youngest woman, and first Belgian to fly solo around the world, Zara Rutherford wants to inspire young women.
An Athlete Has Mastered the Sport of Extreme Pogo - Watch His Incredible Stunts
22-year-old Henry Cabelus from Vermont in the United States is a professional pogo stick extremist. Check out his daring video.
Become a Wildlife Ranger on Idyllic Island Off Scotland Coast With Free Cottage to Live in
A wildlife ranger is being sought for a tiny, idyllic Scottish island – and yes, a cottage to live in is included as part of the deal.
This Hotel Suite Carved in Ice Will Leave You Warm With Memories of Nature's Beauty
A hotel like no other, ICEHOTEL in Sweden has teamed up with royalty to design a Midsummer Night's Dream encased in ice.
Watch This Massive Ocean Sunfish Swim With Paddle Boarders Off the California Coast
Paddleboarders off Laguna Beach happened upon a giant sunfish basking in the shallow water that could be 9-feet long.
NASA and SpaceX Launched First Rocket to Test a Defense System Against Giant Asteroids in the Future
NASA launched DART (Double Asteroid Redirection Test), the world's first technology mission to defend Earth against asteroids or comets.
This Cabin's Flexible Design Can Open To Nature or Enclose into Cozy Space Again (Watch)
Cabin ANNA allows owners to welcome nature with no walls, glass walls, or enclose themselves in cozy larch wood walls.
$77 Million in Sunken Treasure Found at Bottom of Atlantic
The underwater treasure, which sank in 1941 when the SS Gairsoppa — a British steamship that was secretly carrying silver from India to Great Britain to fund the war effort — was hit by a German U-boat torpedo.
College Grad Spends Summer Traveling the World Doing Favors for Strangers
An American college graduate named Daniel decided to travel around the world using a family member's free airline miles, but the grateful 22-year-old wanted to give back in return for his good fortune. He posted a message on the social media bulletin board, Reddit, asking strangers how he can help. The response from Reddit users was huge, with around 300 requests coming in from people all across the globe.
World War II Veteran Marks 90th Birthday with Skydiving Jump
A World War II hero from Maine gave himself a 90th birthday present — his first skydiving jump from an airplane. Lester Slate, of Exeter, said he wasn't nervous as he strapped on a parachute, although he'd never jumped with one even during his more than 40 years flying for the Navy and the Coast Guard.
Beloved Senior Who Hit the Road Instead of Fighting Cancer Passes Away at 91
Though she may be gone, Driving Miss Norma will always be a loving reminder to act a little kinder and live a little fuller.
Have You Ever Wanted to Rapel Down a Skyscraper? Now is Your Chance
Not only can you indulge your thrill-seeking impulses by rappelling a 30-foot building, but you can raise money for charity as well.
Would You Cross This Glass Walkway Suspended 1000-ft Over a Canyon?
If you've ever wondered what it would be like to stand suspended over a 980-foot canyon, plan on taking a walk over this 1400-foot-long glass-bottom bridge.
More Teens Taking Gap Year For 'Voluntourism' in South Africa-Here's How
For a combination of adventure and volunteering, more teens and college students are choosing "voluntourism" as a way to help more people than themselves.
Deafblind Girl Jumps Out of Plane to Raise Money for Those Less Fortunate
Nicola Henderson, 17, jumped out of an airplane at 10,000 ft. and free fell at over 120 miles per hour for five thousand feet, harnessed to a professional parachute instructor, returning to earth to the cheers of those below. Nicole is deaf and blind but not letting disability ruin her life.
Why This Welsh Granny is Pulling 300 Pounds Across America
At 68, Rosie Swale Pope isn't slowing down, she's running straight ahead—from New York to San Francisco—which doesn't impress her all that much. She once ran around the world.
Stolen Gnome Returned to Driveway After 8 Months With Book Detailing Epic Trip-LOOK
This traveling lawn ornament has just returned to his home with so many tales of adventures from across North America, he's inspiring humans to do the same.
Man Takes Mom on Bucket List Adventure as Redemption for Unappreciative Younger Years
Rebecca's son has grown up to realize that he wasn't as kind to her in his childhood as he should have been – so now he's making up for it as an adult.
Woman Vows To Complete Late Father's Bucket List Years After His Death
From completing a marathon, to communicating with the Pope – Laura Carney is determined to finish them all—in honor of her father.
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