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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A powerful sailing yacht charges toward a towering wall of waves under dark storm skies. It climbs the wave… slowly… Then suddenly — the ocean crashes down over the bow. Water explodes across the frame in an intense, cinematic moment. This is what true ocean power looks like. 👉 Subscribe & share for more epic sailing footage #Shorts #WaveImpact #StormAtSea #OceanStorm #Sailing #BoatLife #ExtremeWeather #ViralShorts

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If you're single and tired of dating apps, this is different. You don't get one hour over coffee. You get seven days living on a yacht with vetted singles who'd rather be sailing Sicily than swiping. You see the real person. How they handle challenges. How they treat people. Whether they're kind, present, and actually fun to be around. You wake at 5am to watch Stromboli erupt. Steer the yacht. Swim in hidden bays. Explore medieval towns. Eat Sicilian street food at midnight. If you connect with someone, it's not because you both liked the same show. It's because you spent a week actually living together. That's a different foundation. Everyone is vetted. Everyone is single. Everyone is open to real connection. Season 1 sold out in two weeks.

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Low cost sailing holidays on the isles of Capri. Boat rental promotions and low prices for your exclusive Capri tour. Web Site: http://www.capriboatrental.com/

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Subscribe to our channel to get the latest updates on Laser Sailing Techniques and Tips. International Sailing Academy provides the world-class: - Laser Sailing Clinics - Laser Sailing Tips - Laser Sailing Downwind Coaching - Laser Sailing Clinics - Laser Sailing Online Courses

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This video shows how to use 'Dutchman's Log', an iOS and Android app to measure your boat speed through the water. It can also be used to calibrate your boat's log instrument. https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/dutchmans-log/id474782184?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.co.navsoft.dutchlog A boat's speed may be estimated by timing how long it takes to pass a floating object. Set boat length and desired units in 'Settings'. Two persons are needed: one stands on the bow, and the other aft. The person on the bow throws an object that will float (eg crumpled piece of paper) into the water, ahead and to one side of the bow. As it passes the bow at right angles, they shout 'Now', and the person on the stern starts the digital timer. When the object passes the stern at right angles, the timer is stopped. The App now calculates and displays the boat speed.

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