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8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mousetrap Still an Effective Killing Machine

8,000-Year-Old Egyptian Mousetrap Still an Effective Killing Machine

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Here’s how to craft an ancient bird or mouse trap from a few sticks and cordage. It worked for the Egyptians and it’s still an effective small animal trap. Shawn Woods demonstrates how to build an ancient Egyptian-style mousetrap like the kind used 8,000 years ago. It turns out, it’s still an effective killing machine. It’s still being used

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5 Things To Know Before Tackling That Grueling Hike

5 Things To Know Before Tackling That Grueling Hike


Use these tips to stay safe and survive on your next (or your first) grueling hike. In today’s fast-paced, high-stress society, more and more folks are seeking the nature escape to find solace and reprieve. Because of the equipment and licenses associated with hunting and fishing, many people choose hiking to satiate their outdoor appetite. In part,

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Top 5 Pocket-Carry Handguns

Top 5 Pocket-Carry Handguns

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Looking to pocket carry? You need to look at these guns.  A lot can be said for a gun that is concealable enough to pocket carry and go largely unnoticed. Most of the guns on this list are so small, you wouldn’t be able to see them even if you knew where to look. As

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Pay Attention To Nature’s Sounds When Deer Hunting

Pay Attention To Nature’s Sounds When Deer Hunting

Picture yourself harnessed in a tree stand for deer hunting. You are losing light. It’s nearing sunset. The prime time for deer movement. Suddenly, you hear a squirrel bark and chatter. Then even closer to you, from the same direction, you hear curiosity putts from some wild turkeys. Within a few minutes you hear another squirrel bark and chatter by your …

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Trunk Show – By Charles R. Drago

Trunk Show – By Charles R. Drago

OP-ED

Elephants

The capability of self-awareness is a prime indicator of the immense capacity for thinking and intellect that exists in the elephant. Elephants can recognize themselves in a mirror.
Why do elephants have such large brains – an average mass of over 5kg? Elephants display a wide range of emotions. They display grief. They mourn their dead. They display great joy. Elephants use tools and have been observed taking actions that meet the criteria for artistic expression.

Brian, Tom, a Council & Schools of Munnawhatteaug. Really.

Brian, Tom, a Council & Schools of Munnawhatteaug. Really.

EXCLUSIVE

Brian Hall

He’s a veteran, a fireman, a husband, a relentless kayak fisherman and a rock solid friend who calls some lucky people, “brother.” Brian’s had some intel on schools of early morning albies and called in fishing partner Tom Adams. The two launched kayaks at dawn, understanding that albies would be moving south soon so every day on the water was precious. Some situations call for fishing solo but more often, being on the water with a friend is the best experience. Tom’s another guy who lives outdoors with a big, natural smile to prove it.

Can You Guess What Caused This Crazy Pike Deformity?

Can You Guess What Caused This Crazy Pike Deformity?

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Hint: The cause is human and completely preventable. At first glance, you’re probably wondering what the heck is going on with this pike. It’s body seems to have been constricted at mid-length, as if a tourniquet was wrapped tight around it. That tourniquet, it turns out, was actually the plastic wrapper from a Powerade sports drink. Go

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Happy Halloweeney, 2017

Happy Halloweeney, 2017

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Found something funny/scary on the inter-webs.  Thought it was appropriate for today! Can’t they hire an actor that at least knows how to hold a spinning rod?  However, the choice of bobbers was spot on! “Trick or Treat” and GO FISH! Our house will be the one handing out Snickers (not really, we’ve got Gummi …

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