Horrible but True Natural World History Exploration Travellers' Tales Lucky Escapes Monster Sightings They Were First Wild Places Unusual Events

Choose a Page:No JusticeRough TimesDying Of ThirstSnowboundBaby In TroubleNo NooseStrip DownHigh ImpactMission ImpossibleTwice AliveDesperate MeasuresSlipping The NooseReal LifeChief WitnessSnowed UnderUp A MountainAnimal MayhemFree Fall*High Science*Why Diet? High Science In 1956, 2 US scientists survived, without pressure suits or goggles, an accidental open-air ascent by airship to 12,840 meters. An airship   Previous: Back Book: Horrible but True Section: Exploration Chapter: Lucky Escapes