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Watch the National Park Service’s Film on ‘Alone in the Wilderness’ Legend, Richard Proenneke

If you’ve ever seen the mesmerizing 2003 documentary, Alone in the Wilderness, you’ve probably fallen a little in love with the 16mm films of naturalist, photographer and famed loner, Richard Proenneke (if not with the guy himself). This is the National Park Service’s 1977 short film, One Man’s Alaska, which details the fascinating man, the construction of his amazing log cabin on Twin Lakes, and his inspiring life alone in the Alaskan wilds.

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We Want to Play Japan’s Dangerous Game of Bo-Taoshi

Played on sports days in Japanese schools, the brutal game of Bo-Taoshi was originated by cadets in the Second World War.

Brave Birder on an E-Scooter Chases Down Dastardly Bike Thief

This bike thief had no idea what he was up against when he crossed paths with a guy looking for young family of crows.

Short Film Teases Reopening of Characteristically Noisy New York City

As case counts drop and vaccination numbers rise, the loud but comforting crush of urban life is coming back.

What Would Happen If an American President Authorized a Nuclear Missile Attack

Complex 571-7 is all that remains of the 54 Titan II missile sites that were on alert across the United States from 1963 to 1987.