Which is faster -- a kayak or a canoe?
If you had a water race and the choice of canoe or kayak -- which one would you pick? Fans of both have been arguing for ages. It's time to settle the debate.
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If you eat hemlock you could die, and poison ivy isn't good for anyone. But dandelions make a nice salad. How do you tell the plants you can eat from the plants you can't?
How White-water Rafting Works
Looking for a sport that combines adventure, exercise and sightseeing? Nine to 10 million people have tried white-water rafting as an exhilarating escape from the day to day.
How Agritourism Works
Agritourism helps small farmers keep business alive by supplementing traditional farm work with tourism. But would you pay to do chores on a farm?
How Spelunking Works
Spelunking, or caving, is a sport in which people explore caves. Why would someone crawl into a hole in the ground? And how do they return safely?
How to Avoid Hypothermia
When wind and water steal heat from your body, your internal temperature plummets. Find out why you'll need more than just some mittens and a stocking cap to prevent hypothermia.
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