Jungle Ultra Competitors cover 230 km of suffocating Peruvian jungle undergrowth in a five-stage, self-supported slog that drops 10,500 feet to the jungle floor and crosses some 70 tropical rivers and streams. That’s all while battling bugs and 30-plus-degree temperatures. Two words: Y tho? La Ruta de...
Creeping Death Day of the Dead is a two-day celebration of the lives of lost loved ones, observed throughout Latin America, that seems to be getting bigger elsewhere every year. “With its popularity in the US and with rising immigration from Mexico to Europe, the UK, Australia,...
Buried Treasure “I’ve discovered myself through freediving,” says Trubridge. “I’ve gotten to realise the potential of my own mind to achieve goals. To me, it’s been an incredible tool that’s allowed me to unlock what it means to be human and to have the most incredible experiences...
How do you know when someone is being visited by the paranormal and it’s not just some pesky energy noise or structural noise? It’s a case of elimination really. Firstly, I will speak to the inhabitants of the property to find out what has been spooking them....
…at least you don’t live in America! As camping season commences, we thought we’d take a look at the worst dangers you’ll face, both here at home and in the country of our benevolent overlords. Turns out, the Yanks have it far, far worse. Look, we’ll prove...
Read My Lips Everyone’s lip mark is totally unique, just like our fingerprints, and thanks to millions of nerve endings, they’re at least 100 times more sensitive than our fingertips. They have no sweat glands—which is why they dry so fast—and no protective tissue either, which makes...
According to recent research by Australian scientists, we all have a second brain deep in our bums—and it’s surprisingly clever. It’s not a literal brain, mind you: As per Live Science’s report on the study, it’s “more of an autonomous matrix of millions of neurons that can,...
Birds Can See Colours We Can’t No matter how clever the photography app or which type of filter we use, we’ll never be able to see more of the world than birds, since they have access to a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that isn’t visible to...
What is it about swimming in the sea that you love so much? For me, swimming in the sea is a million times better than in a pool. Most pools are filled with chlorine, which as you can imagine can’t be good for you if you’re in...
“Guys with decent physiques are utilising lycra and compression leggings down at the gym, which is cool,” says Evans. “But when it’s worn badly, it can be pretty unforgiving stuff.” He’s right—lampooning MAMILs (middle-aged men in Lycra) is almost a sport in itself. Hence we present a...
Tips From a Sports Psychologist Tip 1: Defeat the Panic In challenging situations, our bodies go into “fight or flight” mode as stress hormones flood our system—no good when you’re about to do a tricky PowerPoint presentation. “Find ways to stay calm in high-pressure situations,” insists Dr....
Rolling about in that extra-gooey patch behind the dance tent is ill-advised and will have little to no effect on your wellbeing. But the mineral-infused mud, packed with magnesium, sodium, sulphur and volcanic ash? According to the experts, that stuff works wonders. Slick Skinned According to the...
