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...exactly fit the Hollywood role of the dashing Van Helsing, but their arrival in the village was treated like a celebrity event. As the two men set up their capture nets around the well, local residents greeted them with gifts of bread, plates of food, coffee and a liter of some unrecognizable brand of soda. As the town folk retreated to their homes, dusk gave way to night and only the outlines of the wind-blown palm trees could be seen swaying against the starry sky of the moonless night. Amador and Iglesias, whom I had been talking to moments...
...large factor in Russia's declining population and is responsible for the large gender gap in the mortality rates. To cut down on deaths from poisonous substances, the Russian Government plans to introduce a set minimum price for vodka, which will be 100 rubles ($3) for half a liter...
...problem." He explains, "In rural Russia 100 rubles for a bottle of vodka is expensive, and they will drink something else, what I don't know." According to Drobiz 45% of the vodka on sale is contraband and retails below 50 rubles ($1.50) for half a liter. "I hope that for their sake villages will resort to making samogon, because at least people will know what they are drinking...
Platypus Platy Bottle For barebones price and packability, the Platypus is a winner. Made with BPA-free plastic that is strong enough to withstand freezing and boiled liquids, the little 0.5-liter bottle rolls up into a small package that weighs less than an ounce. Filled, it measures 5 inches by 7.5 inches and has a gusseted bottom so it stands up. The sides are curved to facilitate easy gripping. Larger sizes are available, but this little gem is a great solution for travelers concerned with packing light. The only downside is the narrow pop-up mouthpiece with a loop...
...warm beverages, but not boiling hot, and they sweat when filled with cold liquids - but Sigg, ever the savvy marketer, offers solutions: a hip Sigg carrying pouch and even a new hot-beverage Sigg. For cleaning, the company sells a specially designed brush and cleaning tablets. Price: $21.99 (0.6 liter); $24.99 (1 liter...