Tour de France 2008, Provence, France (Richard Semik / Alamy)

Tour de France 2008, Provence, France (Richard Semik / Alamy)

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• Some claim the physical exertions of this race are akin to climbing three Everests.""There\s little doubt it\s hard work - but what actually inspired the event?
• Reckon you\ve got what it takes to claim the yellow jersey in this epic race?""Perhaps it would be sensible to check out the route first?
• First staged in 1903, the Tour de France covers more than 3,600 kilometres and lasts three weeks.""Find out exactly where it starts today
• The finish line must feel like an impossibly long way for all the cyclists as they begin their journey.""Let\s save ourselves all the blood, sweat and tears

STS Lord Nelson photographed off the coast of Southampton as part of Bing Help Your Britain

STS Lord Nelson photographed off the coast of Southampton as part of Bing Help Your Britain

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• “Life should be about equality, sharing and celebrating our individual differences…”""Which charity made this bold declaration?
• Since they first set sail in 1978, this group has helped 17,000 disabled people take to the open seas.""Remarkably, this includes 5,000 wheelchair users
• This month, Help Your Britain is delighted to welcome the Jubilee Sailing Trust on board.""They are based in the oldest dry docks still in use globally - which famous port are they in?
• This organisation operates two customised boats - the STS Lord Nelson and SV Tenacious.""Shall we see what they look like at work?

Aerial view of turquoise waters and sandbars in Oahu, Hawaii, USA (@ Lynn Gail/Lonely Planet Images)

Aerial view of turquoise waters and sandbars in Oahu, Hawaii, USA (@ Lynn Gail/Lonely Planet Images)

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• There\s little doubt this is a heavenly image.""Shall we look at some more?
• The American show Lost is one of many TV hits to be filmed on this island.""Which cinematic captain was also here recently searching for the fountain of youth?
• Coastal beaches are constantly changing across this archipelago, but it\s been particularly dramatic on these shores.""What\s happening around here?
• You\re looking at the third largest of the Hawaiian Islands, home to the southernmost major American city.""Honolulu is the capital of which idyllic outpost?

Atlantic spotted dolphin pod swimming near the Azores, Atlantic Ocean (@ Wil Meinderts/Corbis)

Atlantic spotted dolphin pod swimming near the Azores, Atlantic Ocean (@ Wil Meinderts/Corbis)

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• Stenella frontalis are usually spotted in the Gulf Stream of the North Atlantic Ocean.""But you can find out all about them right here
• Surely we\ve all wondered what it would be like to swim with dolphins?""Now\s your chance!
• The archipelago near here consists of nine volcanic land masses.""Where can you do all this island-hopping?
• These dolphins are racing past a place unknown to Europeans until the 14th century.""It is located about 1,500km west of the Portuguese capital, Lisbon

Crab Nebula (@ STScI/NASA/Corbis)

Crab Nebula (@ STScI/NASA/Corbis)

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• Exploding into view is the Crab Nebula, an outer-space wonder also known as M1.""No British motorway ever looked this good
• You are looking at a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus.""Discovered by astronomer John Bevis in 1731, it was first recorded by Arab, Chinese and Japanese stargazers in 1054
• There\s a group of people who spend their whole life seeing stars.""Who are these space cadets?
• This is the result of the Uxariean race testing the Doomsday Weapon, which is capable of making stars go supernova.""Which famous doctor was told this by his arch enemy?

Ballboy's hand holding ball aloft, Wimbledon, England (@ Exactostock / SuperStock)

Ballboy's hand holding ball aloft, Wimbledon, England (@ Exactostock / SuperStock)

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• Queen Elizabeth II is the patron of this club, founded in 1868, while The Duke of Kent is President.""What time are they due on court today?
• This venue\s first annual tennis championship took place in 1922, an event “plagued by rain.”""Despite the weather, it really is an ace place to be
• Getting into this illustrious place is never easy - unless you\re selling strawberries or have Borg for a surname.""Perhaps there\s a secret entrance somewhere?
• A surfeit of super shots can be expected on courts around here over the next two weeks.""But will any of them match these momentous rallies?

Lowry pedestrian suspension footbridge at dusk, Salford Quays, Manchester, England (@ Tim Gartside / age fotostock)

Lowry pedestrian suspension footbridge at dusk, Salford Quays, Manchester, England (@ Tim Gartside / age fotostock)

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• The steps of this bridge lead to a theatre and gallery complex named in honour of a famous local artist.""Rarely have pictures of matchstick men become so memorable
• As British bridges go, this looks like a medal contender.""Fittingly, it will be rewarded with an Olympic delegation today
• This landmark is one of many in this city set to be lit up by a historic torch today.""What nearby sporting great is also receiving guests?
• Following the 1982 closure of the docks, enormous regeneration revitalised the local area around here.""Now home to MediaCityUK, which global broadcaster recently moved in?