Tenzing Norgay

Born in Nepal and raised in India, Tenzing Norgay's life took a rather vertical turn, eventually leading him to the summit of the world's highest peak alongside Edmund Hillary. We're pretty sure his mother didn't tell him to bring a sweater, as the Sherpa people are known for their resilience, not their overprotective Jewish mothers.

His origins are firmly rooted in the Himalayas, making his