Shipton's Photograph and Yeti Lore

The video explores the discovery of mysterious footprints near Everest Base Camp in 1951 by Eric Shipton and Michael Ward. These footprints, believed to be those of the Yeti, sparked global interest and fascination. The iconic photograph taken by Shipton became a symbol of the West's obsession with the Yeti, leading to what was known as 'Yeti mania'. The video discusses the footprints' characteristics, the reactions of the Sherpas, and the broader impact of the photograph on public perception and media.

What was the significant outcome of Shipton's photograph taken at Everest base camp?

• It led to the discovery of a new animal species.

• It sparked Western interest in the Yeti.

• It proved the existence of aliens.

• It was used in a famous movie.

Who accompanied Shipton when the mysterious footprints were discovered?

• A fellow photographer

• Tom Bordelon

• A local Sherpa

• Michael Ward

What was the size of the footprints discovered by Shipton and Ward?

• 8 inches long and 3 inches wide

• 10 inches long and 4 inches wide

• 15 inches long and 6 inches wide

• 12 inches long and 5 inches wide

What did the Sherpas identify the mysterious footprints as?

• Bear footprints

• Yeti footprints

• Yak footprints

• Human footprints

What phrase did Tom Bordelon use to describe the Yeti in his letter home?

• The elusive glacier giant

• The mysterious mountain beast

• The legendary snow creature

• The abominable snowman is not a myth

How did the world react to Shipton's photograph in the 1950s?

• It made headlines around the globe.

• It was considered a scientific breakthrough.

• It was largely ignored.

• It was dismissed as a hoax.

What was the general belief about adventurers' claims in the 1950s?

• They were considered fictional.

• They were always proven false.

• They were often doubted.

• They were taken at their word.

What phenomenon was born as a result of Shipton's photograph?

• Alien hysteria

• Loch Ness monster craze

• Yeti mania

• Bigfoot frenzy