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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LAK II is a beautiful yacht that in a sense carries in her timbers the story of France over the past 85 years. https://www.sandemanyachtcompany.co.uk/yacht/742/LAK%20II Born in a brief period of optimism between depression and war, and somehow a survivor of that war’s deprivations; designed by a young naval architect, André Mauric, whose genius would later become universally recognised; vibrant participant in the carefree post war years, and in France’s intense America’s Cup campaigns of the 1970s... But in the end, a wonderful yacht because André Mauric had that touch of technical and artistic flair that guarantees immortality. LAK II was given a new lease of life in 2007 that ensures another lifetime of pleasure giving. In current ownership in England she has been recently given a fully electric propulsion system and new sails, and won her class at the 2022 edition of British Classic Week.

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🇫🇷 Fabrice Amedeo nous partage les images de son premier albatros, qu'il a réussi à filmer lors de ce Vendée Globe. 🇬🇧 Fabrice Amedeo shares footage of his first albatross, which he managed to film during this Vendée Globe. ------------------------ ➡️ SUIVEZ-NOUS ! // FOLLOW US ! 🔗 Website : www.vendeeglobe.org 📸 Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/vendeeglobe/ 🐦 Twitter FR : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobe | Twitter ENG : https://twitter.com/VendeeGlobeENG 🕺 TikTok : https://www.tiktok.com/@vendee_globe 💻 Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/VendeeGlobe 💼 LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/company/vendée-globe/

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Cass and Shelly enjoyed a beautiful anchorage in Risan Bay, Montenegro. This was in the Fall 2022 and we are starting to see more calm waters now we are moving into Spring 2023. It won’t be too long before we are back out there with new footage and plenty more anchorages. #sailinglife #sailingeriskay #travelblogger #traveldestinations #montenegro

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Meet Harken. She's a dog. Harken knows what to do when she hits the mark. Watch her do a penalty turn. Her guardian, Graceanna Dixon from Lauderdale Yacht Club, has taught Harken some pretty cool tricks. What other sailing tactics should Harken should learn? ‣‣‣ ABOUT HARKEN BLOCKHEADS What exactly is a Blockhead? If you are totally obsessed with how to rig and sail your boat, you might already be one! The Harken Blockheads website is filled with hundreds of tips and videos to help you sail better. The club is free and you get free stuff right away -- Join Blockheads at https://harkenblockheads.com/join.php

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