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Image 1 — Hoosiers with a new biggest rappel?
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Hoosiers with a new biggest rappel?

The post says it's 163 feet which is over 20 feet more than the old record.

u/Kind_Journalist_7499 — 2 days ago
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A trip through Standedge Tunnel – the longest canal tunnel in the UK

The trip takes around three hours, led by Canal & River Trust employees.

Tickets start from £10 for 30 minute journeys and £50 per adult for the 3-hour through trip.

u/Yorkshire-List — 8 days ago
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There was footage of the Nutty Putty Cave Incident this entire time. I’m nauseous

EWU just released the footage of the attempted rescue of John Edward Jones from the Nutty Putty Cave back in 2009

I can’t post the link obviously but holy shit. I’m sick.

u/CheekApprehensive839 — 10 days ago
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Of course, not considering places underwater. I was recently hiking and noticed those small forests suspended hundred of meters, with very closed vegetation, that even people climbing would avoid. At the same time, I find impressive how humans adapt and find a way.

What are examples of places there is no way humans have been to?

u/Whatsapeeve — 14 days ago
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Catedral de sal, Zipaquirá, Colombia

An underground cathedral in an old salt mine a few hours' drive from Bogotá. The Stations of the Cross are represented in carvings on the way down toward the cathedral

u/1ntere5t1ng — 12 days ago