It's possible that you, like us, have always harboured a secret ambition to be best friends with David Attenborough.
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The soothing voice, the look of grandfatherly kindness, the stories of tracking rare species in remote corners of the globe -- that's BFF material right there, isn't it?

Well, the bad news is you're probably never going to get your wish. 。

Well, the bad news is you're probably never going to get your wish. 。

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On Thursday, Sky announced that they're partnering with the Natural History Museum to create a virtual reality experience which will include a 3D hologram of Attenborough.
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Hold The World。 experience involves guests handling VR fossils and bones under the legendary TV presenter's expert tutorage.。"I have enjoyed helping people to discover more about the natural world, and 。

Hold The World。

offers people a unique opportunity: to examine rare objects, some millions of years old, up close," Attenborough said in a press release. 。

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"It represents an extraordinary new step in how people can explore and experience nature, all from the comfort of their own homes and I am delighted to be able to help users uncover some of the treasures the Natural History Museum has to offer in a thrilling new way."。

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Hold the World goes into production later in 2017.。

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Hold the World goes into production later in 2017.。

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