Is there a way to survive without money? Here are some tips for living without money: Make a plan 1 Before deciding to live without spending money, try reducing your expenses. Living without money is a transformative decision, especially if you live with or support others. To see if living without money suits you, start small by spending a week or a month without spending any money. There are many ways to reduce expenses in daily life. Even if you don’t decide to switch completely to cashless payments, these techniques can help you save money. If you live in an area where you can commute on foot or by bike, […]
Is it possible to converse with whales? There’s an ambitious project aiming to interpret the vocalizations of sperm whales using artificial intelligence and engage in conversations. “I don’t know much about whales. I’ve never seen one in my life,” says Michael Bronstein, an Israeli computer scientist teaching at Imperial College London. Despite not being an ideal candidate for projects involving whale communication, his expertise in machine learning could be key to an ambitious endeavor formally launched in March 2020. An interdisciplinary group of scientists is attempting to decode the language of marine mammals using AI. If successful, the CETI project (Cetacean Translation Initiative) would mark the first time we truly […]
To embark on a minimalist lifestyle, what should one do? Because I have nothing, I feel like I have everything. Take a moment to ponder that… In recent times, minimalism has garnered significant attention, and the reason is quite straightforward. Despite our immense wealth and comfort, people in Western societies are not happier than before. This is largely due to our intense culture of consumption. Since realizing that “things” are not the key to happiness, we have begun to search for better ways. This has led us to minimalism. So… I’ve been calling myself a minimalist for about 5 years now. Before delving deeper, there’s something I want to clarify. […]
Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela The Beginning of the Pilgrimage Jim arrives at the Gare de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in Paris – April 25, 2016 Excited pilgrims, though on the verge of getting lost, embark on their journey The First Signpost of the Pilgrimage Departure from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port The Castle Walls Walking within the walls Gateway to the journey Gate of the Clock Tower Pilgrim’s Passport Pilgrim’s Passport – Note the option to walk Location of Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in France Stamping the passport Day 1 (April 27, 2016) The path from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port is challenging. It ascends about 800 meters in 7 kilometers. The path is quiet, with only the sound of my trekking poles, […]
Venturing through Siberia on a bicycle, what does it feel like? An extreme adventure of a lone man traversing the frozen Siberia on a bicycle. Lorenzo Barone, a 23-year-old from Italy, is currently heading towards the remote village of Yurong Kaya, located on the world’s northernmost road. He braved the depths of Siberia in midwinter, challenging the limits of possibility. Lorenzo Barone, the 23-year-old Italian, embarked on an extreme challenge of cycling over 2,000 kilometers on one of the world’s coldest roads, where temperatures plunge below -50°C. Starting from Magadan in mid-January (10,200 kilometers east of Moscow) on his bicycle, he completed a 52-day journey in complete solitude, crossing one […]
In the vastness of the Bering Sea, where the cold bites deeper than the hounds of hell, they say crab fishing’s the toughest gig on God’s green Earth. Is it really? Alaska’s Bering Sea Fishermen: Living on the Edge Tough? Nah, it’s just another stroll through paradise, ain’t it? The Bering Sea serves up two crab seasons a year, one for king crabs and one for snow crabs. Arnold would venture out multiple times during these 1 to 2-month seasons. Typically, he’d set sail 1 or 2 times for king crab and 3 to 5 times for snow crab. Positioned between Russia’s Far East and Alaska, the Bering Sea dances […]
In the realm of amateurs, what are the odds of surviving a K2 climb? Zero. Your chances are zero. In fact, they’re so close to zero that it’s akin to constructing a rocket to launch yourself into orbit using only tools and materials from Home Depot. I’ve climbed 14,000-foot mountains multiple times, spent countless days in the outdoors, taught wilderness first aid, have a decent grasp of basic glacier travel techniques, and know the fundamentals of snow and ice climbing. I’ve experienced temperatures dropping to -40 degrees where I live and have worked outside in conditions below -25 degrees. Amateurs not only lack such experiences and knowledge but also don’t […]
I find myself in a state of unemployment, financial hardship, and looming baldness, residing under my parents’ roof as I approach the milestone of thirty. I am devoid of companionship, submerged in the depths of depression and misery. How, amidst this despair, can I possibly engineer a turnaround in my fortunes? Consider this simple yet transformative task that can reshape the contours of your life in a mere two hours. Take nine sheets of A4 paper. On the title page, inscribe: “My Book of a Magnificent Life” By [Your Name] Page 1 Adorn this page with your most radiant photograph. Pen down your life’s vision, painting a portrait of excellence […]
Ever wonder about Skateboard history and its roots? It was the 1950s, the golden age of boredom. California surfers were grumpy without waves. They craved something to replicate the thrill of gliding on water. So, what did these bored surfers do in this electrifying era? They got creative, of course. They slapped roller skate wheels onto wooden boxes. And just like that, the world witnessed the birth of the first “sidewalk surfboard.” It’s a tale of human ingenuity and desperation, truly mind-blowing stuff. But hey, no rush, right? Those early skateboards were hard to ride, unstable, and wildly unpredictable. They seemed more like weapons than modes of transportation. But in […]
Euthanasia: Why do dogs live shorter lives than humans? A veterinarian was called to examine Belker, a 10-year-old Irish Setter. Belker’s owners, Ron, his wife Lisa, and their young son Shane were deeply attached to Belker and were hoping for a miracle. The veterinarian examined Belker and discovered that he was dying from cancer. Unable to do anything for Belker, the vet offered to perform euthanasia for the dog at their home. Arrangements were made, and Ron and Lisa felt it would be good for their 6-year-old son to witness the procedure and learn from the experience. They believed that Shane could learn something valuable from it. The next day, […]
