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The Legend of Togo - The Sled Dog Hero Who Saved His Town

One such heroic dog was Togo – a Siberian husky and a sled dog from Alaska who helped save the lives of thousands of people back in the winter of 1925 during a vicious outbreak of diphtheria.

6 Sports You Won't Believe Were in the Olympics

Skeleton Sledding What is Skeleton Sledding? It's quite a thrilling winter sport. A competitor lies face down on a sled and shoots down an icy bob run at speeds that can reach 93 miles (150 km) per hour. We'll say it again - 93 miles per hour!

Unbelievable! - The Mobile Beach House!

The Whangapoua (pronounced 'Fungapoua') Sled House is a unique beach house in New Zealand. The amazing cabin must be moved every once in a while as it is in a coastal erosion zone. So it is mounted on two huge sleds.

17 Dogs Who Will Surprise You With Their Resourcefulness

A sled dog takes a break from a long day of leading a team of 10 dogs (and humans) in a sled ride. Image Credit: ellendetoffee / reddit [related_articles] 9. This is River, an Autism Service Dog who is training to especially help students in college.

These Old Pictures Give Us a Unique Glimpse Into the Past!

Boys sledding down the hills of San Francisco on wheeled sleds they built themselves (1952) 13. A visitor to London Zoo puts his hand into the mouth of a hippopotamus (1934) 14. A heavy cloud of air pollution in Pittsburgh, USA (1952) 15. Home relocation in San Francisco (1919) 16.

These 20 Pictures Give Us a Unique Glimpse Into the Past!

Boys sledding down the hills of San Francisco on wheeled sleds they built themselves (1952) 13. A visitor to London Zoo puts his hand into the mouth of a hippopotamus (1934) 14. A heavy cloud of air pollution in Pittsburgh, USA (1952) 15. Home relocation in San Francisco (1919) 16.

10 Snowy Destinations to Fall in Love With This Winter

In the following list of winter wonderlands, you're literally spoiled for choice when it comes to magical, snowy scenery, as well as thrilling outdoor activities like sledding, skiing, or seeing the northern lights.

Got Some Junk in Your Garage? Here's How You Can Use It!

Kids’ Sleds How do you transport weeds, pruned branches, and rocks from your garden? We bet you use a wheelbarrow, but there’s no need to spend money on a pricey wheelbarrow that’s heavy and unwieldy, especially on hills. Instead, you can simply re-purpose your kids’ flying saucer sled.

Ah, the Joys of Doing Something for the First Time

Your first sledding experience. [related_articles] Learning to fire a gun for the first time. Two sisters meeting their baby brother for the first time. A dog, sticking his head out the car window. Meeting a new family member for the first time. It's not often you get to meet a ballerina.

10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2018 That Changed History

Research conducted at a site in Hatnub, an ancient Egyptian quarry, found a 4,500-year-old ramp system that would let workers raise stone blocks using a sled and ropes even on very steep slopes. Several ropes were attached to each sled.

These Pooches Are Proof That Dogs Are Man’s Best Friend

Togo Image Credit: Reddit/u/xX_Ether_Drift_Xx Togo was a Siberian husky and a sled dog from Alaska who helped save the lives of thousands of people back in the winter of 1925 during a vicious outbreak of diphtheria.

These Modes of Transport Are Unique in the World

When winter sets in, the locals have to avail themselves of a vehicle called a wind sled, which is fan-driven like a hovercraft, but travels on skis rather than a rubber skirt. You'll be hard-pressed to find wind sleds almost anywhere else in the world. 4.

5 Most Unusual Christmas Markets Around Europe

On the way down, visitors can choose to slide down the mountain on a motor sled. You can still enjoy the mountain for a ski vacation. For further details, check out the mountain's official website . 5.

A Previously-Unseen Trove of National Geographic Pics!

1967 A sailor receives his first tattoo, Virginia, USA, date unknown The Statue of Liberty guards New York Harbor at dawn, New York City, USA, 1978 Children play in the background as women carry baskets on their heads, Kotak, Mali, 1991 Four boys bob for apples, Martinsburg, West Virginia, USA, 1939 A sled

16 Historical Pictures That’ll Bring Back Memories…

Snow sleds of the Soviet Postal Service in operation in the Khabarovsk region; circa 1983. 16. 12,500 American officers, nurses, and civilians gathered together to create the American eagle emblem; Atlanta, Georgia, 1918. image source: Kickass Facts 16 Historical Images fascinating, nostalgia, soldiers

Walking in a Winter Wonderland - Beautiful!

Even if you live in a place with temperate winters, there is no doubt that most of us associate this time of year with ice, snow, sleds and freezing cold temperatures. Enjoy beautiful cold scenes from around the world and imagine yourself in stepping into one of these winter wonderlands!

13 Unusual Vintage Vehicles You’ve Probably Never Seen

A Coanda snow sleigh or ice sled from 1911 that was powered by an engine designed by Romanian inventor Henri Coandă. Image source - Wikimedia Commons 13. An Alaskan highway mail truck, 1919. This mail truck was a tracked vehicle.

These Men Were the Stars of the Heroic Age

Mawson had to travel over 100 miles back to base alone with very little food and having sawn his sled, replete with geological specimens, in half with a penknife.