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Soviet Union 1959: The Dyatlov Pass Hiking Incident

February 7, 2022

Ural Mountains February 1959

Dyatlov Pass Hikers

The Dyatlov Pass Incident is a true story about nine Soviet students, who disappeared during a hiking expedition in the Ural Mountains in February 1959. The search and recovery mission found a perplexing and horrific scene at the camp site. It took up to four months to recover the remains. There were no witnesses. Dyatlov Pass is an enduring narrative about a very sad episode involving seven men and two women. Eight of the hikers were in their early twenties, while the ninth was 38 years old. The information listed in the next section, discusses several theories about how they died.

More Information About The Dyatlov Pass Incident

Dyatlov Pass Finally Solved After 61 Years – But Have They Really Uncovered The Truth?‘

Night of horror: Russia closes case on Dyatlov mystery, By Dave Makichuk

Russia reopens investigation into 60-year-old Dyatlov Pass mystery, By Mary Ilyushina and Lianne Kolirin

There were nine…., By Lucy Ash

www.dyatlovpass.com – A website that covers the story of the Dyatlov Incident. Videos and articles, some in Russian.

www. amazon.com Dead Mountain: The Untold True Story of the Dyatlov Pass Incident, By Donnie Eichar. Illustrated paperback.

YouTube The Dyatlov Pass Case

Official cause of death of the Dyatlov group revealed, By Victoria Ryabikova

Has science solved one of history’s greatest adventure mysteries? By Robin George Andrews

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

February 6, 2022
INGREDIENTS
  • ½ cup softened Unsalted Butter
  • ¾ cup no salt or sugar Creamy Peanut Butter
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • ¾ cup packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¾ cup Millet Flour
  • ¼ cup Tapioca Flour
  • ½ tsp Baking Soda
  • ½ tsp Baking Powder
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
INSTRUCTIONS
  • Combine butter, peanut butter, brown and white sugar.
  • In a separate bowl beat eggs and vanilla. Add to butter and sugar mixture. Beat mixture until well combined. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flours, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • Add the moist ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Stir in chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate cookie dough for 30 minutes.
  • Preheat oven to 350℉.
  • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment lining.
  • Remove chilled dough from refrigerator.
  • Drop 1 tablespoon of dough onto baking sheet.
  • Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges begin to brown.
  • Allow cookies to cool 5 minutes before removing.
  • Makes 24 cookies. Store in cool place.

Virtual Fitness: How To Do A Buddy Squat

February 6, 2022
The Basic Buddy Squat is a no-equipmet, strength training exercise you can do just about anywhere.
Exercising At Home With A Buddy Provides Motivation And Fun
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INSTRUCTIONS: This is a basic squat with a partner. The move is the same as if you are about to sit down on a chair, but only go down half way. For more about squatting click this >link<and this >link<.
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TARGET MUSCLES: Front and back of thighs (quadriceps, hamstrings), calves, backside (gluteus maximus).

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