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‘Tis the season for 'Chicago dibs' on snow-shoveled parking spaces
With winter officially here, it’s time to revisit the unique practice that is “Chicago dibs.” (more…)
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Walking on a crystal-clear frozen lake
Lake Silvaplana has breathtaking views year-round, but in the winter there's another delightful experience to be had: walking on transparent ice that allows visitors to see all the way to the lakebed....
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U.K. winter storm kills thousands of starfish
Storm Emma, a massive weather system that brought bitter cold and snow to the U.K. this past week did a lot of damage to power grids, forced the closure of schools and caused havoc for anyone looking...
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Watch a hyperlapse review of Europe's wintry wonderland
Spring has finally arrived, and JF1LMS is celebrating by releasing a hyperlapse of some great footage shot all winter in the Slovak village where he grew up, all shot manually in bitter cold. Crank it...
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Watch these guys surf slush waves in subzero weather
This year's snow cyclone led to an ocean phenomenon called slush waves, or slurpee waves. A few hardy souls decided to try to surf them. (more…)
View ArticleRelax with this wintry real-time stream from a Norwegian train
Having a great time, wish I was there! This video produced the NRK TV-program "Nordlandsbanen Minutt for Minutt", which shows ride on the train cabin driver's view through beautiful Norwegian...
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Akita puppy has serious snow addiction
“Maximus the Akita refusing to come inside yet again,” or COCAINE'S A HELLUVA DRUG, you pick. I mean, party hard, but pace yourself, bruh. IMGURIAN fuqHALO1 sure has a cute dog. Maximus has a snow...
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Senior dog plays in snow
Aww, look at him having the best time! “My old chunky pupper enjoying the snow,” shares IMGURian @quoththeravennever. “Roland is 12 years old and usually quite the couch potato, but he loves the snow!...
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Refinishing my waxed-cotton raincoats
I am a huge fan of using this brush to spread Otter wax all over my favorite raincoats. As temperatures drop its time to get ready for the wet. It has certainly already arrived elsewhere. One of my...
View ArticleWillem Dafoe wanted to be left alone while filming Togo
Rumors from the locals in Nordegg, Alberta would have it that while filming Togo last year, Willem Dafoe stayed at the Goldeye Centre: a wilderness lodge around 30 minutes of hard driving west of the...
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Rare snow in Iraq turns Baghdad into winter wonderland
Snowfall in Baghdad, for the second time in a decade. What a strange sight. Snow in Iraq! pic.twitter.com/77qt0CZqgR — Jason Nicholas (@JasonNweather) February 11, 2020 Baghdad University, #Iraq...
View ArticleThe frozen houses of Lake Erie
The images from this local news report from WGRZ in Hamburg, NY are crazy. Houses completely encased in ice, some of it up to three feet thick. Cold temperatures, gale-force winds, and 18-foot waves...
View ArticleHow to catch a fish using a mouse trap
If you've ever wanted to catch a fish with a trap designed to catch other edible, living things, your time has arrived. I'm not sure if this is a technique that's common knowledge in outdoor circles,...
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Changing the direction of your ceiling fan can change your life
Did you know that ceiling fans have a switch that changes the direction of the blades? And by changing the direction, you can either help cool or heat the room? TikToker Anthony Bertoncin didn't....
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Facebook post leads to Nazi-stolen painting returned to Jewish family
The Arkell Museum in upstate New York posted a picture on its Facebook page of its painting "Winter" by American artist Gari Melchers, unaware that the Mosse family of Berlin originally owned it before...
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Canadian officials caution against letting moose do this to your car
You are probably not into licking cars while in Canada, but moose seem to love it. Cars are generally caked with road salt in the Canadian winter months and moose love licking that salt. Oh hi, moose....
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Beautiful black and white footage of snowboarding
Nicholas Wolken and Lars Popp hit the slopes of Mount Baker, Crystal Mountain, and Mount Bachelor in this sumptuously shot in all kinds of precipitation: It's also a slight hint to the predominantly...
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Don't do this with a Bluetooth headphone knit hat
I wear warm socks and put on gloves for a Chicago winter run. I am confident my knit hat is well-charged before pulling it down on my head. Not charged for heat but for sound. I power up my hat and...
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Man cleans snow off driveway with flamethrower (VIDEO)
This Kentucky man is not about shovels. He's cleaning off snow from his driveway with a flamethrower. A man dressed as Cousin Eddie from the holiday classic "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation"...
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Guy replaces bike wheels with saw blades so he can ride across the ice
Um… OK. Just don't pedal in a circle too many times.[Via Laughing Squid]Image: YouTube
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Keep your nose cozy this winter in a vintage kooky nose warmer
Keep your nose cozy this winter in a vintage wool nose warmer. In the 1960's these nose warmers made their debut. They were sold by the Hanover House mail order company. As someone whose nose does not...
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How Siberian people shower and do laundry in -95°F weather
Here in the San Francisco Bay Area when it gets below about 50°F, people start bundling up and complaining about the cold. A heartier bunch live in Yakutia, Siberia where winter temperatures can drop...
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Snow angel made by a swooping owl
Here's a snow angel created by an owl, who was likely swooping down to catch some prey. I love the imprint that its giant wingspan left behind. What a beautiful thing this would be to come across...
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Spectacular "snownado" swirls toward a huge crowd of awestruck skiers in...
A spectacular "snownado" spun its way across the mountains of Breckenridge, Colorado, on Saturday, much to the delight of a huge crowd of cheering skiers. "Oh my God," said one, as many others yelled...
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Ice skating through a "drowned forest"
Watch someone ice skate through a "drowned forest" in this stunning video. Skating past all these winter trees sticking up out of the ice looks like it would be endlessly fun, but also a bit scary....
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Creative snowman ideas to inspire your snow sculptures this December
LIKE BOING BOING BUT NOT THE ADS? CLICK HERE TO GO AD-FREE! Happy December to all Happy Mutants. Here are some outside-the-box snowman creations to inspire your snow sculptures this year. Slides 1...
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Why isn't your snowman as good as this snowman?
Snowman-building season is officially here for those who live in colder regions. In an awe-inspiring photo posted by Got Weird, a 17 foot tall snowman towers obliquely over two little girls. The...
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What to do if you fall through ice: simple survival steps demonstrated in a...
This is a fantastic video explaining what to do if you fall through ice. The video cuts to the point as a guy gives us a real-life demo. He falls into the ice on purpose to teach us what to do, and...
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Skiers have been throwing underwear into trees since the 1950s
Ever spotted a tree mysteriously draped in underwear and wondered if you've stumbled upon nature's laundry day? You're actually looking at what skiers affectionately call a "panty tree" – a quirky...
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The giant ice pillar of Lycksele, Sweden: a 25-year winter tradition
The Lycksele Ice Pillar in Lapland, Sweden, is the world's tallest ice pillar. Every winter, locals rebuild this town's monument with love. This fun tradition has been going on for over 25 years....
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