Annals of Adventure–Elmo Conquered!: An anonymous Australian Jumbotron repairman logged the world’s first successful ascent of Elmo’s Face, a colorful and curious rock formation that bears a striking resemblance to the Sesame Street character. Next up: the notorious Cookie Monster chimney…..



“Okay, I’m past the nose. If I can just get over this damned bulbous eye….”

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