Old Ways

1,500 year old Angel Oak – A truly ancient and majestic tree

The Angel Oak is a Southern live oak tree located in Angel Oak Park, on Johns Island, South Carolina and…

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Primitive tools that we still use today

Primitive is a word that describes something of age or out of date. When someone says, “it’s very primitive,” they…

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Survival uses for dish soap

One of the most fun aspects of preparing for a survival situation is learning how to use everyday household items…

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The real story of the bike chained to a tree on Vashon Island, when a boy went to war in 1914

We have all seen this picture on the internet a thousand times. A tale of a lad that went off…

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23,000 year old fishing hooks found in Sakitari Cave, Okinawa

Recently on the coast of Okinawa, Japan, in the Sakitari cave, researchers and archeologists have discovered the world's oldest fishing hooks…

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Niihau – The populated but forgotten Hawaiian island

In Hawaii, there is a peaceful, quiet island which has been called “The Forbidden Island.” An island which is barely…

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Finding the USS Jeanette after 140 years – Russian explorer confident of recovery

Formerly known as the Royal Navy’s HMS Pandora a 19th-century vessel sank in a bid to win the race of…

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The best lighthouses in America

Lighthouses had always been an extraordinary feature of sailing stories and they're something that creates an air of mystery when…

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The best historic sites to visit in Texas

Texas is a state that offers an abundance of historically significant locations that still reflect the rhythm of the past.…

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Romantic camping – Our guide to success

Although camping is historically a grubby activity, it can be quite the romantic adventure if you do it correctly. Check…

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