Mount Everest

Fri, May 10 1996

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A "rogue storm" near the summit of Mount Everest kills eight climbers, making this the deadliest day in the mountain's history. Among the dead are experienced climbers Rob Hall and Scott Fischer, both of whom were leading paid expeditions to the summit.

quote of the day

Nelson Mandela

When a man is denied the right to live the life he believes in, he has no choice but to become an outlaw.

- Nelson Mandela

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