7. World Balloon Records
•Circumnavigated the world in a balloon
•Flew a balloon at 245 mph
http://travel.latimes.com/daily-deal-blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/k95ecanc_branson_sailing_500.jpg
8. Aqueous Feats
•Attempted to cross the Atlantic twice
•Fastest crossing of the British Channel
http://www.independent.co.uk/multimedia/archive/00062/branson_62825s.jpg
9. By being ridiculously awesome
and rich, Richard Branson’s
achievements have lead
consumers to associate him with
the brand “Virgin”. By extension,
his traits (superfluity,
recklessness, adventurousness)
are synonymous with “Virgin”
http://www.virginlifecare.co.za/assets/images/AboutVirginLogo.jpg
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1171739/Er-Richard-Branson--wont-fast-naked-model-round-Necker.html