They ran out of food during their return from the pole and perished.

BBC: Scott centenary trek: Henry Evans reaches South Pole

It was a decision which would save Evans's life, because Scott and his four companions would perish on their return from the pole.

BBC: Scott of Antarctic 'propaganda created Welsh obsession'

Michael Schumacher starts from pole position in his Ferrari, an apparent return to form after a disappointing 2005.

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He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II upon his return to England, but continued exploring -- reaching the South Pole by tractor in 1958, joining the first group to climb Antarctica's Mt.

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The event held at Goldsmiths' Hall in London marked the return of the soldiers who had recreated the well-known Scott-Amundsen race to the South Pole one hundred years ago.

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