On August 24, in the year AD 79, Vesuvius erupted in one of the most catastrophic and famous eruptions of all time. Historians have learned about the eruption from the eyewitness account of Pliny the Younger, a Roman administrator and poet.
Katrin Davidsdottir. At just 23 years old Katrin Davidsdottir is two times world CrossFit Champion, taking home the top spot in 2015 and 2016, sheâs the real deal. Born in Iceland she now trains out of CrossFit New England.
16-year-old Laura Dekker of the Netherlands wrapped up her attempt in January 2012, giving her the new unofficial spot as the youngest to find success sailing solo around the world.