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What nickname did the media give Fossett for his attempts to break various records?

  • Fearless Fossett

  • Madcap Millionaire

  • Daredevil Steve

  • Flying Financier

Answer

The media dubbed Fossett the "Madcap Millionaire" for his attempts to break various records, which included flying solo around the world in a hot air balloon, becoming the first person to fly solo across the Pacific Ocean in a balloon, and setting a world record for the highest-altitude balloon flight.
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