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How Mona Lisa’s smile led to love affairs and suicides

July 28, 2014

In 1516, when he was 64 years old, Leonardo da Vinci found himself at a crossroads. His patron, Giuliano de’ Medici, the brother of Pope Leo X, had just died and new commissions were not forthcoming ...

South African Billionaire Patrice Motsepe Pays $1 Million For Picasso ...

July 28, 2014

South African mining tycoon Patrice Motsepe paid $1 million for a Picasso drawing during a charity gala in France on Wednesday. According to South Africa’s Independent Online, Motsepe, who is South A...

Rutland adventurer Sarah Outen reaches mainland America

July 28, 2014

Happy moment: Rower Sarah Outen has arrived in America and is impressed by the scenery Adventurer Sarah Outen has reached the American mainland on her voyage around the world. Getting there has taken...

Blind Ambition

July 28, 2014

Erik Weihenmayer has climbed Mount Everest, raced across the Moroccan desert, and is about to kayak the Grand Canyon’s deadliest rapids – all without being able to see. Credit: Photograph by Tr...

I’ve overcome dark days with focus and ambition, says American Indian ...

July 28, 2014

Embattled American Indian tech entrepreneur Gurbaksh Chahal discusses his comeback following a controversial firing and domestic abuse charges This month Indian-born American entrepreneur Gurbaksh Ch...

LIFE With the Rat Pack: Rare Photos of Frank, Dino and Sammy

July 26, 2014

“Forget the movie, let’s pull the job!” That, legend has it, is what Frank Sinatra joked upon hearing the plot for Ocean’s 11, the 1960 Vegas heist flick that went on to become the Rat Pack’s signatu...

Daredevil sets new world record slacklining 554 feet on cord 55 storey...

July 26, 2014

Andy Lewis took just over an hour to set what organisers said was a world record for solo slacklining High life: Andy Lewis Daredevil Andy Lewis tentatively walks 554 feet on a line strung 55 storeys...

Springwood entrepreneur brings a new adventure sport to Australia

July 26, 2014

A new adventure off road vehicle. It’s the latest in all-terrain action vehicles and it can takes riders anywhere they want to go from sand to snow, mud, gravel, dirt and water. David Fodor is bringi...

Heroic Ebola doctor who treated hundreds has contracted the deadly dis...

July 26, 2014

Sierra Leone: A doctor who has treated hundreds with the deadly disease Ebola in Sierra Leone is fighting for his life after contracting the potentially-fatal illness himself. Sheik Umar Khan, 39, ha...

Leonardo DiCaprio makes a passionate plea to save endangered species a...

July 26, 2014

He’s one of Hollywood’s most high-profile environmentalists. And on Wednesday night, Leonardo DiCaprio put his money where his mouth with the inaugural gala for his namesake foundation. T...

Music Icon Quincy Jones to Receive 99th NAACP Spingarn Medal

July 26, 2014

Media impresario and humanitarian Quincy Jones has been selected as the 99th recipient of the Spingarn Medal. Jones will receive the distinguished medal on July 23rd at 105th NAACP National Conventio...

20 Celebs Who Are True Rags to Riches Stories And Were Once Homeless

July 26, 2014

20 Celebs Who Are True Rags to Riches Stories And Were Once Homeless SourceJessica Pena, http://www.rantchic.com , 26th July, 2014

My job is Hell on Earth, says daredevil who braves Russian pit of fire...

July 26, 2014

George Kourounis descends into the crater at Darvaza, Karakum Desert, Turkmenistan (Picture: National Geographic Channel) Braving temperatures of 400C (750F) is all part of the day job for daredevil ...