Brady McDonald Completes 50 Ultramarathons in 50 States in 50 Consecutive Days
The Zero to 100 Wishes founder finished his 50-state endurance challenge in Honolulu after more than 1,550 miles of running, turning a nationwide physical test into a campaign supporting children with critical illnesses. By Atlas Editorial Team 28 September 2026 • Honolulu, Hawaii [USA] Fifty Days, No Spare Parts By the end, the numbers had become almost absurd. Fifty states. Fifty consecutive days. Fifty ultramarathon-distance runs. At least 50 kilometers every day. More t
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18-Year-Old Rossi Johnson Recognized as Youngest Canadian Certified PADI Divemaster
Ontario cold-water diver earns professional-level PADI certification at 18 years, 7 months and 11 days after training in the Great Lakes and pursuing a future in marine research. By Atlas Editorial Team 28 September 2026 • Tobermory [Canada] The Water Doesn’t Care How Old You Are In Tobermory, Ontario, scuba diving does not begin with palm trees or warm blue water. It begins with the Great Lakes. The water is cold enough to punish carelessness. Below the surface are shipwre
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At 14, Ma Zihan Plays 473 Guitar Notes in 30 Seconds to Set New World Record
The Chinese guitarist used three-finger alternation on a single nylon string to average nearly 16 distinct note attacks per second. By Atlas Editorial Team 13 September 2026 • Chengdu City, Sichuan Province [China] A Hand Moving Faster Than the Ear Expects At first, the sound is difficult to reconcile with the instrument producing it. A nylon-string guitar is usually associated with warmth, resonance and patience. In the hands of 14-year-old Chinese guitarist Ma Zihan, one
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