Being first used to be enough to get you into the record books, but now would-be record breakers need to get more and more creative to make their mark. Some of these schemes are just plain stupid, but Rod Baber's attempt just seems optimistic.
Cellphones aren't the most reliable of gadgets, so attempting to make the World's first phone call from the top of Everest gets our vote for Cojones of the Month. The summit has line of site to a Chines base station, but considering that I lose reception when I get to the top floor of my apartment building, we'll wait to see how he does. Motorola is sponsoring the expedition and providing the phone, although there are no details on which model yet.
Baber is setting off in May for the big climb.
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