Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton placed the following classified ad in a London newspaper in 1913.
Men wanted for hazardous journey. Low wages, bitter cold, long hours of complete darkness. Safe return doubtful. Honour and recognition in event of success.
He received over 5,000 responses.
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and he doesn't even put specifically where they're going. this guy is for real
I suggest reading the following for an account of the epic shitshow/triumphant human achievement that was the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_Trans-Antarctic_Expedition
i wish people nowadays had 1913's lust for adventure. not that i would ever respond to that.
you should put it up on craigslist & see if anyone replies.
With this economy, you may get some takers.
adventure has nothing to do with economics
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