Sputnik 1 orbited for three weeks before its batteries died, then silently for two more months before falling back into the atmosphere. (4 October 1957)
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Clocaenog Forest
Clawddnewydd, Wales, United Kingdom.
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Tuesday 20th of September 2005 (x) — An inquest in the death of Artist Richard Sumner told that he had deliberately handcuffed himself to a tree and threw the keys out of reach. Sumner had disappeared in March 2002 and his skeleton was found by a woman who had become lost while walking her dog in April 2005. His sister Patricia Jones told the court that her brother had spoken of taking his own life and she confirmed there had been three previous attempts.
Wednesday 27th of April 2005 (x) — The skeleton of Artist Richard Sumner is found handcuffed to a tree. Sumner had disappeared in March 2002. A detailed search revealed the key to the handcuffs some distance away from the body, well out of reach. Sumner was found by Jennifer Houston who got lost while letting her dogs out.