Topic: Daredevils

Update: Felix Baumgartner Cancels His Jump out of a Balloon 22 Miles Above the Earth

In this Thursday, March 15, 2012 photo provided by Red Bull Stratos, Felix Baumgartner prepares to jump during the first manned test flight for Red Bull Stratos over Roswell, N.M.
AP Photo/Red Bull Stratos, Jay Nemeth

Daredevil parachutist Felix Baumgartner will not be attempting to break the record for the highest sky dive ever today. The winds were too dangerous and they had to call off the jump.

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jul 9, 2012

Super Golden Friends Forever; 'Fifty Shades: The Musical'

Every day The Atlantic Wire highlights the video clips that truly earn your five minutes (or less) of attention.

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By Alexander Abad-Santos

Jun 15, 2012

Safety Tether Isn't Niagara Tightrope Walker's Choice

Nik Wallenda will attempt to be the first person since 1896 to cross Niagara Falls on a tightrope tonight—a feat that may seem insane, but is actually less daring than that of some daredevils who went before him.

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