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EBOLA OUTBREAK: 900 Suspected Cases As Virus Spreads

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) is expanding rapidly. There are now over 900 suspected cases, as violence and displacement make it more difficult for health care officials to contain the outbreak. Out of the 900 suspected cases, 101 infections have been confirmed so far,…

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“Don’t Lick the Worms.” Hammerhead Flatworms Are Invasive and Toxic — They Might Be In Your Backyard

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. Hammerhead flatworms are invasive and toxic. These worms, native to Asia, contain neurotoxins similar to those in pufferfish. Cutting them multiplies their numbers. They can regenerate from sections of their own body, so avoid cutting them. Safe disposal methods are crucial. Put them in a container and use salt, soapy water, sunlight, or your freezer to kill them without harming the ecosystem. Limited research and resources. Lack of funding and expertise hampers understanding of their ecological impact. Bottom line: Hammerhead flatworms…

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“Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk?” There Was a Time When Hunting Was Much More Dangerous

Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. This story, “Why You Shoot Your Uncle for an Elk,” appeared in the April 1973 issue of Outdoor Life. Hunting accidents were much more common in the mid-century — before the advent of mandatory hunter safety courses. Hunting is now a relatively safe sport. It was a bitterly cold day, overcast, and with just enough wind to drive the cold through your clothes and into your bones. It was almost but not quite snowing. The few flakes that fell were as…

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Government Regulations Create Monopolies and Stifle Competition

This article was originally published by Jorge Besada at The Mises Institute.  From our freedom to use or transform our private property emerges the freedom to trade it with anyone we choose. This freedom to trade inadvertently transforms mankind into a global supercomputer where private sector companies are always engaged in the process of economic competition, which motivates companies to innovate and copy the innovations of competitors. Economic competition inadvertently causes companies to cooperate in the creation and spread of superior information and subsequent socioeconomic order. Power door locks, power steering, anti-lock brakes, and countless other automotive innovations originated in…

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How to Find Secret Bass Fishing Spots in Small Rivers and Creeks

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Bass anglers love big water with good reason. Reservoirs and rivers are ideal places for catching bass. And smaller lakes and farm ponds can also be killer spots to catch the fish of a lifetime. But I’ll bet most of you drive by quaint little creeks and don’t consider that there may be a lunker lurking in the shallows. As a kayak angler with a passion for finding remote, untouched waters, I often park on the side of a bridge, and launch my kayak down steep…

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How to Fish Frog Lures to Catch Giant Bass

Sign up for the Quick Strike Newsletter The hottest fishing news, tips, and tactics Watching a massive bass blow up on a topwater frog bait is one of the most thrilling moments in all of fishing. In a single instant, you get to witness the power, ­aggression, and speed of our most prominent and willing freshwater predator. The ferocious strike always seems like a miracle, and yet it’s totally inevitable on the best bass water around the country. That’s why frog fishing for bass is one of the most popular tactics of summer. But to consistently catch bass on frog…

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Save $280 on a Vortex Diamondback Scope

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Sign up for the Outdoor Life Newsletter Get the hottest outdoor news—plus a free month of onX Hunt Elite. The Vortex Diamondback is one of the best value hunting scopes and it’s now an absolute steal. You can save more than half off on it right now, which drops the price to just $200. Here’s what we thought of the scope after our optics test last year. A very good all-around scope that smart shoppers will be able to buy for…

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How to Prepare for a Tornado and Keep Your Family Safe

Picture this: You are driving home from work, or maybe you are sitting in the living room with your family on a humid spring afternoon. The sky suddenly takes on a strange, bruised green color. The wind stops, and an eerie silence settles in. Then, the distant wail of a warning siren cuts through the quiet. When a tornado is imminent, there is no room for guesswork. You do not have time to scroll through your phone for advice or to debate where to hide. It is hard to know what to do when chaos hits your neighborhood. Panic is…

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