Betcha Didn't Know

Ever ridden out a rainstorm in a cheap plastic poncho? The best we can say is that it’s sometimes...

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Betcha Didn't Know

The World Health Organization defines drowning as “…the process of experiencing respiratory impairment from submersion or immersion in liquid.”...

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Betcha Didn't Know

Cross-continent canoeist Mike Ranta is known for dreaming big, and his 110.5-foot-long paddle is the latest proof of the...

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Betcha Didn't Know

1 There are 3,400 species of cicada worldwide. While the majority emerge every two to five years, periodical cicadas...

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Betcha Didn't Know

1. Wetsuits provide an insulating layer between skin and outside air and water but they’re not waterproof. Lightweight, flexible,...

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Betcha Didn't Know

A canoe’s depth is measured from its gunwales to the bottom of the boat. Depth is measured in...

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