Ranulph Fiennes
British explorer Sir Ranulph Feinnes speaks to members of the media during a press conference at a hotel in in Heathrow airport's terminal 5 after returning to the UK on March 4, 2013. Injured British adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes arrived in Britain after he was evacuated from an Antarctica expedition because of frostbite. The 68-year-old said he was 'extremely disappointed' to have been forced to pull out of an attempt at the first winter crossing of the world's coldest continent.
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I'm not good at crying over spilt milk or split fingers
The Mars trip would be more of an ordeal than a Moon-loop trip, though no more than what Ranulph Fiennes was trying to do, and would require more provisions. But it’s not technically crazy – and hugely simpler than a Mars landingMore quotes »
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Our Health Heroes: Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Trisha Goddard and Corrie's Liz Dawn share their stories of the doctors who saved their lives
Sir Ranulphs' Health Hero is cardiac surgeon, Professor Gianni AngeliniProf Angelini has treated him since he had a heart attack in 2003Trisha Goddard nominated Dr Simon Pain who treated her breast cancerFormer Corrie star Liz Dawn's Health Hero is Profe from Daily Mail - UK Read more »
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Fergie moved by plight of Odessa home children
The Duchess of York, Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Tracy-Ann Oberman and Caprice were celebrity supporters of the inaugural dinner of the UK support group of Tikva Jewish children’s home in Odessa. Mitch and Jane Winehouse were also among almost 300 people at the from The Jewish Chronicle Read more »
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Sir Ranulph Fiennes caught trying to rob a bank
Bear in mind, this is the man who was: First to reach both Poles (with Charles Burton). First to cross Antarctic and Arctic Ocean (with Charles Burton). First to circumnavigate the world along its polar axis (with Charles Burton) Led the first hovercraft from Financial Services Clubs Blog Read more »
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Ranulph Fiennes: He honeymooned on Everest and 'died' on an operating table, but what really scares Ranulph Fiennes is his wife's driving
'When I had my heart attack ten years ago, I was on the table, and I was shocked 12 times to start my heart again. It only started beating on the 13th time,' said Ranulph Fiennes About three years ago, I went to see a house up for sale on Exmoor. I could from Daily Mail - UK Read more »
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Peregrine Clothing: 2013 Key Pieces
The British adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes once said, “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing”. In today’s current climatic confusion, Peregrine is very aware that having appropriate clothing that is also stylish is more essen from FashionBeans.com Read more »
