182 - The Hacienda Hotel Airplane Endurance Record

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May 31, 2024

Discover the captivating tale of the airplane endurance record set at the Las Vegas Hacienda Hotel in the 1950s, blending aviation with entertainment. Explore the inspiring endurance records done to raise awareness and funds for cancer treatment, featuring the incredible story of Terry Fox. Delve into the physical and psychological consequences of extended inactivity on the human body and mind, with comparisons to wartime emotional hardships.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Innovative Aircraft Design for Endurance Records

01:33 • 5min

Flying High: The Las Vegas Hacienda Hotel Record

06:57 • 15min

Endurance Records for Cancer Support

22:11 • 8min

Effects of Inactivity and Psychological Impact of Extended Confinement

29:47 • 3min

Chasing Records and Defying Limits

32:44 • 15min

Exploring the Complex Nature of Competitiveness and its Impact on Innovation and Personal Growth

48:05 • 4min