Survival

Plastic is all around us. Everywhere you look, there’s at least one object that has some form of plastic material involved. While reusable plastic causes no harm, the effect that disposable plastic has on our world is difficult to fathom. It was recently estimated by the World …

Traveling is good for both the body and the mind. Studies show that they make us feel younger. But, what if the roads are not repetitive highways that we encounter every day? Instead, they are located on top of mountains and are filled with hair-pin …

It is hard to believe that in the 21st century there are tribes that are still untouched by modern civilization. Disconnected from the outside world and uncorrupted by technology and money, these people live with their own set of rules. The Sentinel Island has been …

One way or another, we are all obsessed with ensuring our survival. It’s in our very nature to ensure our safety and existence for a long period of time. Our brains are hardwired to do so, but some people take extreme measures to ensure that …

Our homes are our fortresses of solitude. Nowhere else on Earth gives us the comfort that we find within the walls of our home. It’s not unusual to find critters lurking in the garage or ceilings of our houses. They somehow manage to sneak through …

The human body is an amazing piece of machinery. When we are put in a situation where our survival depends on the choices we make, our bodies can allow us to do things that we think are impossible. While some of us are equipped with …

The ocean is a massive place. It’s so massive that it covers almost 71% of our planet. Even though we are surrounded by oceans, mankind has yet to conquer this gigantic beast. We have only explored and uncovered 5% of it, leaving two thirds of …

The United States Secret Service has stood by the sitting President’s side for more than a century. The Secret Service is unique among federal law enforcement agencies because its agents provide protection for the President and Vice President of the United States and their families, …

You might be surprised to hear that drowning is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. An estimated 372,000 drowning-related deaths occur each year around the globe. According to WHO, it is the 3rd leading cause of unintentional injury death, accounting for 7% of all injury-related …

Ota Benga was born into a tribe of Mbuti pygmies who populated the Ituri Forest in small family groups of 15-20 people. The small family groups survived by migrating to places with hunting opportunities and mostly kept to themselves. Born in 1883, Ota Benga was a …