You just met "The One Whose Name Must Not Be Spoken" in a Bangkok park. Seeing a 2-meter Asian Water Monitor (known scientifically as Varanus salvator) just 1 meter away is a true Jurassic Park moment in the middle of the urban jungle. But in Thailand, this giant reptile is more than just wildlife — it's a living superstition. Locals call them "Hia," a word so heavy with bad luck it's used as a forbidden insult. To protect the local culture and bring fortune, we use the nickname "Tua Ngern Tua Thong" (Silver and Gold). But as a culinary anthropologist, I have to give you a warning: despite their calm look, these are apex predators. This protected species is vital to the Bangkok ecosystem, but they are dangerous. ⚠️ WHY YOU MUST STAY AWAY: The Bite: A toxic cocktail of bacteria and mild venomous enzymes. The Tail: A powerful whip that protects their territory. The Speed: They rule both land and water with lightning reflexes. They are beautiful to observe from a safe distance, but never forget: you are in THEIR territory. 🇹🇭 Would you dare to stand this close to a real-life dragon? Tell me in the comments! 👇

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This yacht didn’t turn back… It charged straight into ice 🧊⛵ Wind screaming. Ice smashing. Pure survival sailing. #ExtremeSailing #IceSailing #ColdAdventure #SailingLife #OceanSurvival #YachtLife #RoughSeas #ViralReels

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In crociera in barca a vela alle Cicladi con i nostri due amici. Navighiamo sicuri e veloci spinti da vento forte. La barca a vela scivola sulla cresta delle onde, fugge via, non rimane in balia dei marosi. E' una barca vela costruita per la navigazione oceanica. In Egeo con il Meltemi le condizioni di vento e di mare non sono molto dissimili da quelle dell'oceano ***** Guarda le nostre crociere in barca vela https://www.walkaboutcharter.com ***** Segui Sailing Walkabout: YouTube: iscriviti e attiva la campanella 🔔 http://bit.ly/2S6nW6G Leggi il blog del giro del mondo in barca a vela https://www.walkabout.it/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalkaboutCharter Instagram su Facebook https://www.facebook.com/WalkaboutCharter

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Can Wind Vane Steering cope with sailing downwind? Many will say not, but this video shows that with proper setup this can be done...

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The Race for Water Foundation is dedicated to the preservation of the water and the oceans in particular. Today, seriously under threat from plastic pollution, it is imperative that this essential resource for life is protected.To prevent plastic waste from reaching the waterways and oceans by developing social models and business models that give value to plastic waste and hence encourage its collection. Follow the odyssey : → Website : https://www.raceforwater.org/ → Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/raceforwaterfoundation/ → Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/RaceForWater → Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/raceforwater → Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/company/race-for-water-foundation © Molang / Millimages

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