Sailing
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Even Scientists Act Superstitious at Sea
To wish someone “good luck” is taboo aboard a ship. So are transporting bananas and whistling. But sighting a pod of dolphins can invite good fortune, I discovered last November, as I sailed 3,000 miles from Los Angeles to Honolulu. Wearing a gold hoop earring, I learned from one of my crewmates, who had one […] -
Dragons, Memory & Navigating the Globe Using Only Your Wits
“Vniversale descrittione di tvtta la terra conoscivta fin qvi,” a map of the world from 1565. Click through to see the entire amazing map, or download the super-hi-res version. Paolo Forlani Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . Terra incognita. Unknown land. You may be familiar with this Latin phrase, […]