This week on 60 Minutes, Jon Wertheim reported on Sealand, the tiny principality fueled by humor and determination. But first he had to get there. Source
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Navy SEAL veteran without legs climbs mountain in Austria
Dan Cnossen had written off mountaineering after losing his legs in Afghanistan, but 60 Minutes was there to see his incredible ascent to the summit of Mount Kitzsteinhorn. Source
Georgia brings back ancient grapes (and the wine business is booming)
In wine’s birthplace, Georgian winemakers are honoring traditional techniques and working to bring back the country’s ancient grape varieties. Source
Georgian monks make wine using ancient techniques
Georgia, considered the birthplace of wine, has been making wine for 8,000 years. Producers are restoring the country’s ancient grape varieties and introducing Georgian wines to the rest of the world. Source
Ukrainian widows, children process trauma of war through mountain climbing
After losing loved ones during the war in Ukraine, moms and children went to a unique climbing camp, hoping that learning to climb would help them find strength and overcome their grief. Source
Ukrainian widows, children overcoming grief at Austrian Alps climbing camp
Grieving Ukrainian widows and children headed to the Austrian Alps for mountain healing. They’re climbing at a camp while learning from U.S. veterans about strength, resilience and overcoming trauma. Source
Meet the royal family behind Sealand, the world’s smallest nation
A World War II veteran with plans to run a pirate radio station on an offshore platform ended up running his own nation instead: Sealand. Source
Sealand, world’s smallest state, has just 1 permanent resident
Sealand, an offshore platform off England’s coast, is the world’s smallest state. It has just one permanent resident and its own royal family. Source
Teen’s recycling business still going strong
Ryan Hickman began collecting bottles for recycling when he was just 3 years old. Now, at 14, he’s still going, earning money for college and giving back to his community. Carter Evans has the story. Source
Job training program helps former coal miners
As the shift toward renewable energy forces the closure of coal mines, many have found themselves out of jobs. One company is pioneering a job training program that pays out-of-work miners to learn new skills. Mark Strassmann has the story. Source