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May 11th, 2012 | Author: Going back to Roman times, risks have been shared during times of tragedy and unforeseen circumstances, such as earthquakes, floods and the like. The first formal and recorded insurance company, Lloyd’s of London, was formed in 1769 and their founding principal remains intact today – to gather the premiums of clients as a pool of [...]
Extreme sports have traditionally been the preserve of only the maddest, baddest and most dangerous to know, and of course rebellious teenagers keen to worry their mums. However, as with any trend worth its salt, the history and variety of ‘extreme’ activities – also known as action, adventure or dangerous sports – are more interesting [...]
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1. Victoria Falls Bridge, Zimbabwe
Victoria Falls Bridge straddles the two South African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, and is situated amidst the spectacular Victoria Falls, which is one of the largest waterfalls in the world and home to a wide range of biodiversity. It is a superb setting for bungee-jumping; in fact, it is considered [...]