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Walk On The Wild Side Beyond Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, much of Sakhalin remains sparsely inhabited?a little traveled wilderness of emerald mountains, rocky coastlines and tranquil inland rivers teeming with salmon. Wildlife ranges from foxes, bears, sable and reindeer in the interior to marine bird colonies, seals and sea lions on...
The last major site on Phnom Kulen takes a bit of perseverance and imagination to enjoy. From the base of Preah Ang Tho, hire a motorbike driver for a challenging ride deep into the jungle wilderness (cost: about $10). He'll take you to a clearing that was home, about...
The American proscription against cousin marriages grew in the 19th century as wilderness settlers tried to distinguish themselves from the "savage" Indians, says Martin Ottenheimer, author of the book Forbidden Relatives: The American Myth of Cousin Marriage. "The truth is that Europeans were marrying their cousins and Native Americans were...
Carmona became interested in terrorist and biological threats several years ago, lecturing and advising in emergency drills around the country. "He was the first person I know who was preaching about bioterrorism and becoming prepared in case something happened," says battalion chief Les Caid of the Tucson fire department. "He...
The ICBM is the nearest thing to an "ultimate weapon," complete with delivery system, that has ever been conceived. From U.S.-controlled territory, it could reach any part of the world, wreck the biggest city by blast and heat. Then the radioactive byproducts, drifting with the wind, could turn an...