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Poon Lim – the man who survived 133 days at sea on a wooden raft

Chinese native Poon Lim was a steward on a British ship during World War II that was traveling from Cape…

8 years ago

Indiana Jones: Suspension bridges in India made from the aerial roots of living banyan fig trees

Beneath the hilly slopes in the southern part of Northeastern India, there is a place called Meghalaya, literally meaning "the abode…

8 years ago

The Rock of Guatapé: An epic monolithic formation in Colombia with an astounding staircase

La Piedra Del Peñol, also known as El Peñol Stone, is a gigantic monolithic formation rising over 650 feet from…

8 years ago

The mystery of Devil’s Kettle Falls

Judge C. R. Magney State Park is a state park of Minnesota, USA, on the North Shore of Lake Superior.…

8 years ago

Dr. Leonid Rogozov operated on himself to remove his appendix in Antarctica, 1961

If you think your seasonal cold gets the better of you, imagine performing surgery on yourself to take out a raging…

8 years ago

Free (or nearly free) ways to learn about Bushcraft and Outdoor skills

Learning Bushcraft and Outdoor skills without breaking the bank This article covers ways of acquiring outdoor knowledge and skills for…

8 years ago

The Orvis Company proclaims the cargo short alive and well

In response to the media debate over cargo shorts as a fashion item, The Orvis Company proclaims the cargo short…

8 years ago

Fashion-savvy women turning to newly launched Pesky’s insect repellent clothing

In the wake of Zika concerns and Lyme disease epidemic in the US, Fashion-savvy women turning to newly launched Pesky's insect…

8 years ago

How to locate the North Star in under 60 seconds

Knowing how to locate the North Star is one of the greatest basic survival skills. This skill is crucial for…

8 years ago

Circle of Poison: A shocking investigation into the hypocrisy of US pesticide laws

Even though substantial progress has been made over a lengthy time in banning the use of toxic agricultural chemicals such…

8 years ago