“Are We There Yet?” and the Return-Trip Phenomenon
Does the trip home from your vacation always seem to take less time than the one getting there? A new study provides an explanation for why....
14 December, 2015
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SeaWorld to Phase Out Orca Performances: Real Change or Not?
SeaWorld San Diego recently announced it would phase out its orca performances by 2017. Is it a real end to the shows, or a semantic change only?...
01 December, 2015
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The 2015 Movie “Everest” and Other Risky Films
Popular films are often cited as the reason inexperienced people take on risky adventures. Will the 2015 film "Everest" cause the same effect?...
16 November, 2015
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Maps and Guidebooks: Strange Adventures into the Nonexistent
Did you know that mapmakers sometimes include fake towns or other false landmarks on their maps on purpose? Find out why....
23 October, 2015
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Should There Be an Upper Age Limit on Adventure Travels?
When it comes to physical adventures, is old age a pertinent reason to exclude people? Do older travelers on group tours impede younger trip participants?...
07 October, 2015
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If You Require an Adventure Rescue, Who Should Pay for It?
If I put myself in danger during my adventure—knowingly or through my own negligence—should you have to cover the bill for my rescue?...
02 September, 2015
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Are You the Adventurous Type? Thank—or Blame—Your Genes
Research shows that those with a genetic thirst for adventure get a greater feeling of pleasure from risky experiences. Do you have the "adventure gene"?...
18 May, 2015
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Climate Change Adventures: Toxic Tours or Planet Preservers?
Our warming world is allowing for more active adventures at our planet's poles. Will they harm our most sensitive places?...
04 May, 2015
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Social Media: Maker of Dangerous, Disrespectful Adventures?
A recent spike in graffiti on public lands coincides with the rise of social media. Is a quest for instant fame causing many people to behave badly—and dangerously—in the outdoors? ...
16 February, 2015
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