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25 of the Best Beaches in the World, According to Tripadvisor
If winter is still around and wearing you down, maybe now is the time to plan (or at least dream about) a beach vacation. Consider taking inspiration from Tripadvisor’s recently announced Best Beaches of 2023, which is based on traveller reviews — specifically, the “quality and quantity of ratings” for each destination.
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Today I Discovered It’s Illegal To Be Within 30 Metres Of A Seal
Residents of Melbourne’s Brighton beach were astonished to discover a leopard seal basking on the shoreline yesterday. It follows a string of similar incidents in Sydney and Tasmania. Needless to say, attempting to approach these large predators can be dangerous – but did you know it’s also illegal? Apparently, it’s an offence to be within…
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Science Explained: Why Is The Sea Salty?
Why is the sea salty? The short answer is that water dissolves the salts contained in rocks, and these salts are carried in the water to the sea. We take a look at the science.
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Use Your Pants As An Improvised Flotation Device In Survival Situations
If you’re on a sinking ship or you fall overboard, and you don’t have a legitimate flotation device, it’s time for the pants to come off. This clever survival trick will help you float on the water so you use less energy while waiting for someone to rescue you.