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Everest climber found hiding in cave to avoid paying ÂŁ8,500 fee
A South African man trying to climb Mount Everest on his own and without a permit was found hiding in a cave to avoid paying a fee. Ryan Sean Davy, 43, was ordered off the mountain, had his passport confiscated and fined ÂŁ17,000 â thatâs twice the cost of the ÂŁ8,500 fee to climb. Ryan Sean Davy, […]
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Chunky Monkey Sent to ‘Fat Camp’ (Video)
Wildlife officials in Bangkok have staged an intervention, of sorts, for a shockingly obese macaque and hope to help the creature get back into shape by sending it to a ‘monkey fat camp.’ Dubbed ‘Uncle Fatty,’ the thirty-three pound monkey is twice the size of an average macaque due to a steady diet of food […]
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New Airless Bike Tires That Will Never Get Flat
A flat tire is a thing that can ruin even the best bike trip. However, riders can forget dragging around their patch kits and pumps, because Nexo created an airless tire to ensure they keep pedaling. Flat-free tires arenât new, however they werenât widely used because of poor stiffness and shock absorption, compared to the […]
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24 Of The Worldâs Best Hidden Hot Springs
The most remote hot springs in the world, so you can catch some much needed you-time. 01 | Cascata Del Mulino, Tuscany 1.bp.blogspot.com Itâs a natural sulfur hot spring. In the Tuscan countryside. Whatâs not to love? Located in the ancient spa town of Saturnia, these waterfall springs stay a constant 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit all […]
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Finally: Weed Goes to Space
In today’s let’s-send-seemingly-random-shit-to-space news, here’s 95 cannabis seeds, one cannabis clone, and one fat joint getting lifted 19 miles above the Earth aboard a weather balloon. Because weed in space. The puns are inescapable, but nevertheless, this is the first time the devil’s cabbage has gotten this high. Or is it? Dale Chamberlain, a former NASA botanist who’s […]
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In England, You Can Camp in Abandoned Medieval Churches
âChampingâ supports the upkeep of village churches, while offering travelers a unique overnight stay. Throughout Southeast England, a small batch of modern pilgrims have been traveling to visit and sleep in ancient churches. Theyâre not necessarily seeking a religious experienceârather, they are part of a modern movement called champing, a portmanteau for church camping. Organized […]
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The Embarrassing History of Crap Thrown Into Yellowstoneâs Geysers
The Morning Glory Pool in 2015. NATIONAL PARK SERVICE/PUBLIC DOMAIN When it comes to geothermal features, Yellowstone National Park holds an embarrassment of riches. Located largely inside the massive caldera of an ancient volcano, the park is home to thousands of geysers and hot springs, including Old Faithful and the Grand Prismatic Spring. But of […]
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The Funniest Reactions To United Airlines Violently Dragging A Man Off A Plane
Thinking of taking a trip somewhere? Then you might not want to fly United Airlines. Not unless you want to get your ass kicked that is. Because as you might already be aware, the airline is currently weathering a storm of controversy after disturbing video footage emerged of them violently removing a man from an […]