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06 Dec 2010 10:16

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World: Missing hot-air balloon – and its passengers – found dead. Sigh.

  • » We’re not actively trying to depress you. But the problem is, this is just a really depressing story all around. See, a couple of months ago, a hot-air balloon taking part in the Gordon Bennett International Balloon Race (and sponsored by Richard Branson) disappeared. The remains of the two people on the balloon – and the balloon’s remains – were found today, after two months. They were found by an Italian fishing boat on the Adriatic Sea. To the families of Richard Abruzzo and Carol Rymer-Davis – we feel awful for your loss. source

22 Mar 2010 19:54

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Tech: Virgin Galactic test flight: Well it’s not a galactic virgin anymore!

Richard Branson’s spaceship didn’t go into space on its airplane-aided journey, but it’s a huge step for the for-profit space program, which starts in 2012. source

28 May 2009 10:30

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Biz, Culture: A Virgin is rumored to be in the running to buy Playboy

  • Richard Branson apparently wants the struggling company. Playboy Enterprises, the empire built and controlled by Hugh Hefner, has seen better days for its stocks, but shareholders are optimistic that the company might be bought out. The Virgin-owning billionaire seems to be the best bet for that right now, but Hef apparently still wants to hand the company down to his sons. Ah, nothing like keeping tasteful nudity in the family. source