16 July 2007
How Long Do You Really Need To Boil Water to Make it Safe?
(via)Throughout the world many people die from waterborne diseases. Water is routinely boiled in order to make it safe to drink. Whole forests have been cut down to obtain the necessary fuel.
But how long does water need to be boiled to make it safe? 10-minutes? 5? 1?.
The answer may surprise you - and help save the worlds forests.
27 June 2007
How Long Can You Survive Without Food?
Interesting article covering the various factors in determining how long you can live without eating.
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