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How Human Feces Can Silently Kill You?

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The answer to whether or not human feces can be fatal may surprise you. For many years, the presence of deadly diseases in human waste has been a major health concern and caused panic for some individuals who are worried about coming into contact with it. However, it is important to understand that while there … Read more

Can You Outrun an Alligator? Find Out Now!

can you outrun an alligator

An alligator is a large reptile that often lives in water. It has strong muscle and can run quickly. If you are attacked by an alligator, the best strategy is to stay calm and avoid confrontation. Running will only make the situation worse. You may be able to outrun an alligator if you get a … Read more

Is Your Wetsuit a Cold Killer? Find Out Now!

do wetsuits keep you warm

Wetsuits are an essential bit of equipment for people who participate in cold water sports, such as surfing, diving, and paddleboarding, as they make the body warm while flexible enough for energetic movement. These suits composed of neoprene material are designed to insulate the body and keep the user warm in water conditions unsuited. But … Read more

How to Survive Being Lost in The Woods

How to Survive Being Lost in The Woods

If you go for a walk in the woods and don’t return, your family and friends may be worried, but odds are you’re okay. However, if you’re lost in the woods and don’t return after a few hours, your family and friends may begin to worry. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the things … Read more

The Sundial’s Amazing Impact Throughout History

History of the Sundial

Sundials are some of the oldest devices mankind has used to tell the time. There are many accounts of sundials being in used throughout the oldest civilizations known to man. But who really invented the sundial, and why was it invented in the first place? When Was the Sundial Invented? No one is really sure … Read more

Hill vs. Mountain – Which One Are You Climbing?

difference between hill and mountain

Hills and mountains are both landforms that rise up and above the surrounding terrain. Even with leaders in geography, there is no universally accepted definition for what determines if a landform is a hill or a mountain, so difference between hill and mountain is often left up in the air to some extent. What Is … Read more

Does Boiling Water Make It Safe to Drink?

Does Boiling Water Make It Safe To Drink

Why would you bother boiling the water? Well, if you’re out in the wilderness and you have stumbled upon a stream of water, you’d actually be taking a risk by drinking from that without sterilizing it first. Naturally, the water is basically a host to numerous dangerous pathogens, parasites, and bacteria found in unclean water, … Read more

How to Shrink Neoprene Gloves?

How to Shrink Neoprene Gloves

For the diving enthusiast, surfing fan, or avid biker, what completes the stylish and safe look of the athlete or hobbyist is the gloves. But not just  any gloves – you want neoprene material gloves of course! Neoprene is a wondrous synthetic, waterproof rubber with a warming effect. But despite it being an amazing material for … Read more

Duck Down vs Goose Down

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A warm winter coat should be a priority during the cold winter months. One option is to choose between a duck or goose down insulation. Duck down insulation is less expensive and more durable than goose down, but also has disadvantages. Goose down insulation is softer, warmer, lighter weight, and more compressible than duck down … Read more