#66, Inspire

On October 14, 2012, Felix Baumgartner set the world record for skydiving jumping from a helium balloon from a height of 39 kilometers. He was the first human to ever break the sound barrier without a vehicle, reaching a speed of 1,342 kilometers an hour in his descent. He was in the air for over 10 minutes as he tumbled down towards earth.

Red Bull, a popular energy drink company, sponsored Mr. Baumgartner's mission. The mission was titled Red Bull Stratos. In total, the company spent $30 million to make his dream a reality. The money could have been used more profitable purposes, but Red Bull chose a cause that captured the imagination of the world. It was a miraculous feat and a testament to man's relentless will.

Imagine that you had $30 million to uplift the human race. What would you do to inspire the world?

-Brenden Lee Teacher

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