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Sailing Across the Indian Ocean! – Sailing SV Delos Ep. 79

  Music ONETOX RAMUKANJI Previously on Delos, we pick up the southeast trades and have some smooth sailing in the southern Indian Ocean 44. As you, ‘ll see a pretty massive squall, We’re seeing sustained knots of 40.   We’ve seen up to 45 and I had a gust up to 50, So we’ve got most of the sails in, except for the jib, And we’re running downwind a little bit to decrease the apparent wind, but it is the gnarly man.   It’s a big one, […]

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What A Camera Caught In Australia Is Almost Unbelievable. I’m Still In Absolute Awe.

Tourists visiting Australia can find success where the legendary Captain Ahab failed. Just be sure to leave your harpoons at home. This albino humpback whale, named Migaloo (meaning “white fella” in the Mayi-Katuna language), shows up every year during his winter migration up the east coast. And this great white whale isn’t as shy as his literary counterpart. Migaloo, Australia’s own Moby Dick. RedBubble Tourists frequently take boats out to catch a glimpse this time of year. RedBubble And Migaloo is usually happy to show off for […]

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What These Commuters Did Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity.

Everyone hates a train delay, just ask any New Yorker. When the speakers ding and the driver starts droning about “train traffic ahead,” the eyes start rolling and mumbles of annoyance begin to rise from the packed train cars. But luckily, when this Australian man’s failed attempt to “mind the gap” while embarking on his commute Wednesday morning ended with his leg trapped between the 90-tonne train and concrete platform, it was his fellow commuters who came to his rescue. Mercury Press & Media Ltd Dozens of passengers […]

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This Lady Just Scared Off A Terrifying Crocodile With Only A Flip Flop

Without a doubt, the two animals I’m most afraid of are sharks and crocodiles. Sure, I’m well-aware that these creatures are largely misunderstood, but I’m not dumb enough to actually think that they won’t get vicious when faced with a prospective meal. This is why when you visit their natural habitats, you can’t expect to stay safe if you don’t keep your distance. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display(‘VN_PG_DCBP_ATF’); }); One woman doesn’t exactly see eye-to-eye with me on this, though. She walked right to the edge of crocodile-infested waters […]

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Today Is Australia Day, So Here Are 20 Horrid Things You Can Expect To Find There

To many folks, there is no place more magical than the land Down Under. Australia is a wonderful nation filled with wonderful people, and every year on January 26, Aussie people celebrate their heritage on the aptly named holiday of Australia Day. While Australia is a diverse country, it’s also home to more than its fair share of horrifying stuff. On this Australia Day, let’s take a moment to celebrate all of the epic nopeness that Oz has to offer. 1. Be careful while walking around holes […]

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This Is What Your Favorite Pet Shop Bird Actually Looks Like In The Wild

A budgerigar, or parakeet, is a popular bird in pet shops around the world. They are always happy to chirp and play…in fact, they look like they are permanently thrilled with life! But do you know what they look like in the wild? Parakeets search for food and water in the outback of Australia while flying in small flocks. From time to time, though, the flocks join together and form a large murmuration. That’s a lot of parakeets. People may think Australia is frightening because of the […]

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Shopkeeper in Australia uses ‘improvised flamethrower’ against armed thugs

As President Obama and a bunch of other liberals have told us before, Australia is some sort of utopia because of its restrictive gun laws.Except if you’re a shopkeeper who keeps getting robbed by gun-toting thugs and you have to defend yourself with an “improvised flamethrower”: The flamethrower consisted of insect spray and a lighter: And check out how fast Mr. Rigney reacts. Here you can Rigney grab the spray and a lighter as soon as he sees the first of the masked men enter the store: […]

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