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Primitive Brazilian Tribe Discovered Living as Their Ancestors did 20,000-Years-Ago
Photographs by Ricardo Stuckert have emerged of a tribe from the Amazonian rainforest that has had no contact with the outside world. It was purely…
Winter kayaking – Things We Need to Consider To Stay Safe
Kayaking in a frozen landscape can be exhilarating. The air is clear, the sky on a sunny day is magnificent, and you can see some…
The One & Only Verlen Kruger, Master of the Canoe
When Verlen Kruger died at the age of 82, he had been canoeing for 41 years. He was a giant of the sport, tenaciously paddling…
3 Physical Traits of the Human Body That Keep Us Alive
When push comes to shove, the average person can survive much worse conditions than we might expect. We have our ancestors to thank for the…
Bubble Tents:The Best Star Gazing Experience-Just be Careful When You Undress
Remember the saying ‘People in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones’? But what about people in clear bubble tents? Just in time for the next holiday season,…
We Didn’t know These 3 Things About Matches – The ‘fire inch sticks’
The history of the humble match is far more complex than you would imagine. Matches were once expensive, dangerous and rare, even though today they’re…
Swimming In Cold Water – Here Are Some Tidbits to Think About
The thought of jumping into water that’s near arctic temperatures lacks any sort of appeal for many, many people. There are some people, however, who…
4 Unexpected Ways To Start A Fire In An Emergency
Every outdoor enthusiast knows that you need simple burning materials to start your campfire. It’s a well-known fact. For most situations, a handful of dry…
Can A Bottle Of Water Be Used To Start A Fire – Yes It Can
Can you really make a fire with a bottle of water? More specifically: can you concentrate the rays of the sun through the water, in a…
For 40 Years, This Russian Family Was Cut Off From All Human Contact, Unaware of WWII
The Siberian taiga is one of the most isolated places in the world. It is also one of the most difficult terrains to travel through…