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The Bear That Almost Caused WWIII
There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, mix yourself a glass of something good, and take notes as we look at an incident that had the U.S. on the brink of nuclear war...
Jordan Sillars
Dec 7, 2021
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Natural History
MeatEater Has a New Podcast!
We’ve officially launched my new podcast called the Bear Grease Podcast. This is MeatEater’s storytelling, history podcast about life lived close to the land. It’s an eclectic, documentary-style listen exploring things for forgotten but relevant, searching for insight in unlikely places, and telling...
Clay Newcomb
Apr 7, 2021
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The Boozy History of Johnny Appleseed
There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, mix yourself a glass of LMNT Recharge, and take notes as we look at how John Chapman changed bar rooms forever. Powered by LMNT...
Spencer Neuharth
Dec 28, 2020
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Natural History
The Largest Living Thing on Earth
There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, mix yourself a glass of LMNT Recharge, and take notes as we look at the biggest living things on Earth. Powered by LMNT.
Many...
Sam Lungren
Dec 22, 2020
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Natural History
Teddy Roosevelt’s Fight Club
There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, mix yourself a glass of LMNT Recharge, and take notes as we look at how TR’s fight club prevented an assassination. Powered by...
Spencer Neuharth
Sep 24, 2020
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Natural History
Photos: 30,000-Year-Old Intact Cave Bear Carcass Stuns Scientists
Russian scientists recently unearthed an unusual specimen—the intact remains of a long-extinct cave bear, providing a lens into understanding one of the largest predators to ever roam the planet.
The preserved carcass, revealed by melting permafrost and still barring its teeth, was discovered by...
Sam Lungren
Sep 15, 2020
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Natural History
12,000 Gone in Galveston: America’s Deadliest Storm
Disasters, like politics, are local. So, ask about the baddest storm and chances are you’ll hear “Sandy” in the mid-Atlantic, “Katrina” in New Orleans, “Camille” in Mississippi, and “Andrew” in Florida. But the truth is this: America’s deadliest storm hit 50 years before storms wore official name...
Shane Townsend
Aug 7, 2020
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Natural History
Fact Checker: Are Baby Rattlesnakes More Dangerous?
Myths, lies, and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor, or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at...
Spencer Neuharth
Oct 3, 2019
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Natural History
Fact Checker: Is the Farmers’ Almanac Accurate?
Myths, lies and old wives’ tales loom large in the outdoor pursuits. Here at MeatEater, we’re dedicated to separating facts from bullsh*t, so we created this series to examine suspect yarns. If there’s a belief, rumor or long-held assumption you’d like us to fact check, drop us a note at factchecker...
Spencer Neuharth
Aug 29, 2019
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Natural History
The Yellowstone Earthquake
There’s a difference between book smart and bar smart. You may not be book smart, but this series can make you seem educated and interesting from a barstool. So, belly up, pour yourself a glass of something good and take mental notes as we look at the Yellowstone earthquake that shook the Rockies...
Spencer Neuharth
Aug 22, 2019
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Why Are Humans Scared of Snakes?
Post a photo of a live snake on social media and see what happens. Odds are, the comments will follow a common theme: “Kill it.” A photo of a one-foot garter snake basking on the edge of a dock and a full-grown rattlesnake ready to strike will often draw the same response:
“The only good snake is a...
David Hart
Aug 13, 2019
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