Our appetite for salt is programmed into our brains. Now scientists believe that cocaine and heroin are particularly addictive in part because they usurp that programming.
McNamara, self-described "extreme surfer", broke the world record for "Largest Wave Surfed" by conquering a 90 foot behemoth in Praia do Norte, Nazare, Portugal.
CJ had learned to read late, had an average IQ, and had always been a mediocre student. However, on the Modern Language Aptitude Test, he scored extremely high.
Many stunts were extremely dangerous. In the Bond film ‘Live and Let Die’ (1973), stuntman Ross Kananga walks on crocodiles to get across a river. The last crocodile bit his foot!
Jeremy Jones is an extreme snowboarder riding down pitches that are almost vertical. The slopes are extraordinarily steep, technical, and mentally challenging.
Anteaters are edentate animals. They make up for their lack of teeth with an extremely long tongue which they use to lap up the 35,000 insects they consume whole each day.
Anteaters are edentate animals. They make up for their lack of teeth with an extremely long tongue which they use to lap up the 35,000 insects they consume whole each day.
The Calgary Flames have signed 26-year-old Czech center Roman Cervenka. "We made an aggressive pitch to convince him that Calgary was the perfect place for him to start his NHL career, and we are extremely pleased he agreed."
Anteaters are edentate animals. They make up for their lack of teeth with an extremely long tongue which they use to lap up the 35,000 insects they consume whole each day.
Curling is the extremely rare Olympic sport that relies largely on self-policing. Historically seen as a gentleman's game, curlers are expected to fess up their own errors.
Curling is the extremely rare Olympic sport that relies largely on self-policing. Historically seen as a gentleman’s game, curlers are expected to fess up their own errors.
Curling is the extremely rare Olympic sport that relies largely on self-policing. Historically seen as a gentleman’s game, curlers are expected to fess up their own errors.
Niaqornat is a place of extremes - we move from midnight sun to midday darkness, the young craft shaman symbols and also surf the internet. The population of 59 has dropped and the village faces potential closure.
Niaqornat is a place of extremes - we move from midnight sun to midday darkness, the young craft shaman symbols and also surf the internet. The population of 59 has dropped and the village faces potential closure.
Niaqornat is a place of extremes - we move from midnight sun to midday darkness, the young craft shaman symbols and also surf the internet. The population of 59 has dropped and the village faces potential closure.
Niaqornat is a place of extremes - we move from midnight sun to midday darkness, the young craft shaman symbols and also surf the internet. The population of 59 has dropped and the village faces potential closure.
Gold, atomic number 79, the most widely beloved of the precious metals, might have its origin in extremely rare and violent explosions in the far reaches of outer space. The bling apparently begins with a blam.
Gold, atomic number 79, the most widely beloved of the precious metals, might have its origin in extremely rare and violent explosions in the far reaches of outer space. The bling apparently begins with a blam.
Gold, atomic number 79, the most widely beloved of the precious metals, might have its origin in extremely rare and violent explosions in the far reaches of outer space. The bling apparently begins with a blam.
Under extreme heat conditions, the body's organs begin to shut down. The brain, too, is affected by reduced blood flow. That's why people in the throes of heat illness begin to make poor, often life-threatening decisions.
Under extreme heat conditions, the body's organs begin to shut down. The brain, too, is affected by reduced blood flow. That's why people in the throes of heat illness begin to make poor, often life-threatening decisions.
Under extreme heat conditions, the body's organs begin to shut down. The brain, too, is affected by reduced blood flow. That's why people in the throes of heat illness begin to make poor, often life-threatening decisions.
If done with no environmental impact study on the unique and delicate ecosystem of a coastal area, this project may result in the destruction of mangrove trees and natural reefs buffers, resulting in extreme beach erosion.
Why [Lizzy] Hawker continues to push herself to extremes is hard for some to understand. Most ultra races, like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, offer no prize money .... Injury is endemic and suffering is part of the pursuit.
Why [Lizzy] Hawker continues to push herself to extremes is hard for some to understand. Most ultra races, like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, offer no prize money .... Injury is endemic and suffering is part of the pursuit.
Why [Lizzy] Hawker continues to push herself to extremes is hard for some to understand. Most ultra races, like the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, offer no prize money .... Injury is endemic and suffering is part of the pursuit.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.
For better or worse, Mr. Key’s government has taken extreme measures that have linked its fortunes to some of Hollywood’s biggest pictures, making New Zealand a grand experiment in the fusion of film and government.