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Rocketman flies in the skies
A 48-year-old Swiss man has successfully jumped out of a plane over the Alps using a new improved version of his jet propelled hang-glider.
Yves Rossy has spent five years training for the event and was helped by four jet engines.
Click on the pic for some extraordinary video footage of the event. A 48-year-old Swiss man has successfully jumped out of a plane over the Alps using a new improved version of his jet propelled hang-gl... more -
Swiss man soars above Alps with jet-powered wing
Jet powered wing you gotta love this crazy dude
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A Swiss ski resort, yours for just 50 pence
Bruno Prior has now got the run of 12 miles of ski slopes in the Swiss Alps, all at the bargain price of just 50 pence. There's a catch though, a condition of the purchase is that he has to spend £20 million to bring the resort up to scratch.
Ernen is a small town looking for a big saviour; it's been struggling to make ends meet in the face of competition from more modern ski-resorts in the area. Without a booming nightlife and a good selection of shops the villagers are hoping that Mr Prior will spend his £20 million wisely, dragging the village into the 21st century.
Still, with an initial purchase price equivilent to just one franc, I can't help but feel that we've missed out on a bargain? Bruno Prior has now got the run of 12 miles of ski slopes in the Swiss Alps, all at the bargain price of just 50 pence. There's a... more
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