With no security, running up the mountain like a bird spreading its wings. I thought, 'Hey, this is a great sport, and I love this sport,'" he continues. Thirteen years later, Karl is the proud ...

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The undisputed speed champion, reaching diving speeds of over 240 mph (386 km/h) during a stoop. The fastest bird in level flight, clocked at around 105 mph (169 km/h). The largest falcon, it can ...

A nice steak plus this simple pan sauce will fulfill all your 10 p.m. Parisian dinner dreams.