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Answer A: What is the best stroke for swimming in rapids aggressively?
Perhaps the sidestroke would work, as it conserves energy but uses a powerful scissor kick.
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Does a red headscarf or hat provide better protection from the sun?
Heat illnesses are about heat, not light, and while the two are not unrelated, the hue of your clothing would be a very minor factor&#x2014; red would not provide better or worse protection than green or blue or any other part of the visible spectrum. The shade may have some impact: since darker cl...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: FiveFingers or hiking boots?
I would say the answer is somewhat subjective, and in order to make a fair assessment you will need to invest some time. Carrying a 30-pound pack up and down hills with a week's worth of food and gear produces different stresses on your feet and joints than a water bottle and rain jacket. The fit may...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Eating Matches to repel insects?
Sulfur is often suggested for natural mosquito repellents. I've seen recommendations for taking sulfur pills, making sulfur creams, or applying sulfur powders. According to the Colorado State University Extension, the sulfur content of cloves is the science behind garlic-based repellents or recommend...
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over 12 years ago
Answer A: Wild berries in Southern California
You can find wild berries growing in vacant lots and along roadsides even in the city&#x2014; although I wouldn't venture to eat them, as they will have absorbed various toxins from traffic or polluted soil. You'll find blackberry family bushes (dewberries, thimbleberries) in moist areas along the ...
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over 12 years ago