Nearly 1000 years ago, Leif Ericsson sailed 1800 miles from Greenland to Newfoundland, establishing the first contact between Europeans and native North Americans.
The Gobi is one of the world's great bone yards.
"We are Nicolas (nine), Mathieu (seven) and Lucas (four), each a year older since we started this voyage.
Mick Bird is just beginning his three-year journey aboard his rowing vessel Reach.
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