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Great Smoky Mountains National Park – 2013 Year in Review

2013 was a chaotic year for the Great Smoky Mountains. The park experienced, Newfound Gap Road sliding off of the mountain, a record amount of rain in January, an EF1 tornado in June, a much cooler than average Summer, and of course a Government Shutdown. This podcast highlights some of the key events that occurred in 2013 at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Penny Can Stove Tutorial

Penny stove? I was confused too but Sensible Prepper made a wonderful video tutorial that helped straighten me out. This little ‘contraption’ is perfect for campers and hikers alike. It can be a mini heater or a tiny cook stove. It runs for about 12 minutes and can be used more than once. This is just another brilliant way to repurpose soda cans. The materials are easy to come by and ever

How to Build a Train Bed

Every parent thinks his kid should have only the best in his or her life. The extent people go to provide the best food, clothing and schooling to their children is amazing and sometimes inspiring. An important part of a young one’s life and development is imagination and creativity. This can be found throughout their daily life, but it’s crucial you take action, as a parent, to further enco

How easy is a Polytunnel to construct? – V71

First Tunnels have a 7 man CSCS trained dedicated polytunnel construction team who have a wealth of polytunnel construction knowledge and are more than happy to share tips and advice with any of our customers.If you would like to discover more about Polytunnel constructions or Polytunnels then why not contact us at www.FirstTunnels.co.uk or join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/polytunnels

She Went Underwater And Was Approached By An Eel, Then Something Magical Happened…

Valerie Taylor is a renowned professional diver and shark expert. But one of her most remarkable experiences involved a moray eel that she became great friends with and eventually named Honey. She first met the eel in 1974 in the waters around Banda Island, Indonesia, and their amazing bond lasted for a very long time. I’ve heard of wild dolphins developing incredible relationships like this

Ethan’s Christmas wish comes true

IN A YouTube video uploaded before Christmas a young boy named Ethan is given a card by his mother addressed ‘to a wonderful brother’. The confused 10-year-old opens the card that has a picture of his mother’s sonogram in it. This is when he realises what is going on and begins to cry with happiness. According to the video description Ethan had been asking for a sibling since he was two

How to Make a Sparkle Ball

If you’ve waited till last minute to decorate for Christmas, this idea is easy and quick… And it’ll look awesome once you’re done… All you need is plastic cups, LED lights, and a stapler…

How To Build An Outdoor Cob Oven For $20

Technology has brought the art of making food to a new level which may in fact ruin someone on the long term if they don’t have the necessary knowledge of dealing without the appliances and devices at our disposal nowadays. Try baking something without fossil fuels or electricity for a week and you’ll find out how really hard that is. But if you’re lucky enough to have the space for a cob

This is the Best Commercial of the Season…

John Lewis is an upscale department store chain and let me tell you, everyone loves their new Christmas ad! As a matter of fact, I now want a penguin, even if I can only afford a stuffed one… You’ll want one too!

Peppermint Shot Glasses! Sweet!

This is another super easy way to look like a genius when you invite your friends for shots! Make your own shot glasses with peppermint candy!!!