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Q&A Wild berries in Southern California

You can find wild berries growing in vacant lots and along roadsides even in the city— although I wouldn't venture to eat them, as they will have absorbed various toxins from traffic or polluted so...

posted 12y ago by choster‭

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Q&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 Unive...

posted 12y ago by choster‭

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Q&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 g...

posted 12y ago by choster‭  ·  last activity 11y ago by System‭

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Q&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— red would not provide better or worse protection than green or ...

posted 12y ago by choster‭  ·  last activity 12y ago by System‭

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Q&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.

posted 12y ago by choster‭

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