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Want to Climb a Mountain? Here are 5 Peaks Perfect for Beginners

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In the mountain adventure world, just like anywhere, it’s best to start small. Whether you’re just getting into hiking and camping around peaks or you have your sights set on someday climbing bigger, snowier, or steeper mountains, some places are better to start than others. Regardless of your mountain pursuit, these are the best peaks to lay the foundation and get off the ground.

— Read on curiosity.com/topics/want-to-climb-a-mountain-here-are-5-peaks-perfect-for-beginners-curiosity/

For the Biggest Benefit From Being in Nature, Get Wild

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The saying “life’s not meant to be lived in one place” is a common one among Pinterest travel boards and wanderlusty Instagram accounts. But in the real world, it’s not so easy — it takes time and money to travel to wild and exotic places. Yet exploring your local wilderness or hiking somewhere nearby can be just as beneficial as traveling somewhere new, as long as you do it right. Maybe all you really need to do is go deeper, explore further, and most importantly, get wilder.

— Read on curiosity.com/topics/for-the-biggest-benefit-from-being-in-nature-get-wild-curiosity

Does Society Turn More Violent During its End Times? | Armstrong Economics

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QUESTION: Is MMA the new Roman Colosseum? I’m a layman in history but didn’t blood sports rise in popularity during Rome’s decline? Now everyone and their mother is talking about MMA, and random celebrities e.g. Logan Paul or now Trump Jr. are jumping in the octagon or being challenged. JR ANSWER: Yes. For some reason, society begins to turn more violent toward its end times. Mixed martial arts is a full-contact combat sport that allows striking and grappling, both standing and on the ground, using techniques from other combat sports and martial arts. It is an interesting pattern. The Christian Persecutions really came into full swing only as the Empire was collapsing during the 3rd century.
— Read on www.armstrongeconomics.com/history/ancient-history/does-society-turn-more-violent-during-its-end-times/