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Indian millionaire Vijaypat Singhania takes off in a hot air balloon in Bombay, India, Saturday, Nov. 26, 2005. Singhania broke the previous world record by hitting 21,000 meters (69,000 feet) a little more than two hours after taking off in his 40-ton (44-U.S. ton) balloon. Seen in the foreground is an Indian flag. (AP Photo/Rajesh Nirgude)
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11/26/2005 8:44:11 AM PST by
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Indian industrialist Vijaypat Singhania speaks during a news conference in Mumbai November 26, 2005. Business tycoon Singhania with a penchant for adventure created a new hot-air balloon altitude record on Saturday, touching the edge of space in a climb to nearly 70,000 feet (21,336 metres). REUTERS/Punit Paranjpe 3 posted on
11/26/2005 8:45:30 AM PST by
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4 posted on
11/26/2005 8:45:56 AM PST by
RightWhale
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"This goes to show to the world that we are not bullock cart drivers, but we can compete against the best of the world," the balloonist said.
Somebody's feeling a little insecure.
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11/26/2005 9:30:09 AM PST by
andyk
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