SEOUL, South Korea - They came from all over the world, poles in hand, and feet ready to inch more than half a mile across a high wire strung over the Han River in a spine-tingling battle of balance, speed and high anxiety.Great, kid. Don’t get cocky.
As part of its annual city festival, the South Korean capital staged Thursday what was billed as the world's first high-wire championship, drawing 18 contestants from nine countries for three days of supreme feats of concentration.
Each acrobat must navigate the 1.2-inch-thick wire that spans the river, with the top prize of $15,000 going to the person crossing it fastest.
Best Han Solo quotes ever and when to use them in conversation.
But one of my personal favourites is missing from the list.
And I thought they smelled bad... on the outside!Not sure if you could use that in polite conversation though.
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