In mid-July, 27-year-old Bernardo Quiroz set off with his wife, children, and loyal dog, Talero, to visit his brother in southern Argentina. As they journeyed through Patagonia, their car broke down in an isolated area. In search of help, Mr. Quiroz and Talero left on foot, but a sudden snowstorm hit, and he became lost.

Lili Elbe was born as Einar Wegener in Denmark in 1882. Einar worked as a successful painter, living with his wife, Gerda Wegener, also a talented artist. Their life changed dramatically in the 1920s when Einar began to live as Lili, embracing her true identity as a woman.

In September 2016, Lawrence John Ripple, a 70-year-old man from Kansas City, walked into a bank and handed the teller a note demanding money. Ripple sat in the bank lobby after receiving $2,924 from the teller, calmly waiting for police to arrive.

Thomas Fuller was born in West Africa in 1710 and was brought to America as a slave at the age of 14. Despite never receiving formal education, Fuller possessed extraordinary mental arithmetic skills. He lived in Virginia, where his mathematical abilities became widely known.

On the morning of August 7, 1974, French high-wire artist Philippe Petit executed an illegal and daring walk between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. For years, Petit had been obsessed with the idea after reading about the towers’ construction in a magazine. He gathered a team, planned meticulously, and smuggled equipment to the top of the towers.

Following the 1982 Falklands War, thousands of landmines were left scattered across the islands. These mines, primarily laid by Argentine forces, created dangerous areas for humans. For decades, many of these minefields remained uncleared, making them off-limits.

In the 1970s, the chukudu was born in Goma, a city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Crafted entirely by hand, this wooden scooter was built to haul heavy loads through the city’s rugged terrain.

In the 1950s and 60s, Francis Wharton lived near Little Fort, British Columbia. Far from civilization, Wharton found himself in need of dentures. A skilled hunter and inventor, he decided to create his own solution.

The concept of Pferdehotels, or horse hotels, originated in Germany and Austria in the early 20th century. These specialized hotels were created to accommodate horses during long journeys when traditional inns couldn’t offer proper care for traveling animals.

Slope Point, the southernmost point of New Zealand’s South Island, is a remote and rugged area. It is known for its dramatic weather conditions, with constant fierce winds coming from the Antarctic.