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TIL of Nirmal Purja, a Nepalese professional Mountaineer and former Ghurka. He's currently attempting to summit the 14 tallest peaks in the world in 7 months. The previous record is just under 8 years. Only 1 month in, he's already reached the summits 6 of the peaks, including Everest.

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