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W760-320-0997 26x summit, Hillary threw down a rope to Norgay, Although his name might not be familiar, the and at about 11:30 A.M., the pair victoriously er 8, 2023 Vol. 19 - No. 41 accomplishments of Tenzing Norgay are well arrived at the world’s highest point, the first known. This week Tidbits presents the story of this documented humans ever to do so. Property of AdVenture Media, Inc. Sherpa mountaineer who was one of the first two • The two men spent just 15 minutes at the Bgreen, Inc. documented people to reach the summit of Mount summit. Norgay said a prayer, made an offering, e: 760.320.0997 c/o Melanie Ashe Fax: 760.320.1630 Everest. and planted four flags, one for Britain, Nepal, BZ valleybits@msn.com BW 26x • Norgay was born in northeastern Nepal, the son India, and the United Nations. Because Norgay Nov. 12, 2023Phone: Vol.760.320.0997 19 - No.on 46page Fax:16) 760.320.1630 (Answers of a Tibetan yak herder. 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