In 2011, two men paraglided from the summit of Mt. Everest, arriving at a village in 42 minutes and avoiding the dangerous conventional 3 day descent.
6
The Gate Tower Building skyscraper in Japan has a highway passing through its fifth, sixth and seventh floors.
7
Scientists have developed a 'hangover-free' beer that has electrolytes, making it more hydrating and refreshing.
4
There is a superhero supply store in Brooklyn with a cape fitting room that has a wind tunnel. They also sell oxygen gum, bottled chaos and have an invisibility testing center.
18
Between 2007 and 2012, Bill Gates gave away $28 billion; saving 6 million lives.
34
Queen ants have one of the longest life-spans of any known insect - typically up to 30 years. Western harvester ant queens can live up to 40 years!
2
Kid Rock took a pay cut that cost him around $50,000 to $100,000 per night during his tour, just to keep ticket prices at $20 and a 12 oz beer at $4.
8
There is a fruit called The Miracle Berry that, when eaten, causes sour foods to taste sweet, and has been used to treat diabetes, among other things.
13