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Word of the Day

Estivate (v., EST-ih-VEIGHT)

To be dormant during a hot, dry season, or to spend the summer in another living situation. May or may not include the shore, the lake, or a cabin.

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Link of the Day

A man and his dad drive through a wildfire

Justin Bilton had been hiking with his 70-year-old father in Montana when a small wildfire started moving quickly towards them. As it got worse, the duo attempted to get out of there. Bilton told his story to The Boston Globe on Monday, and there's also this video of them trying to drive out: (Note: harrowing situations, some language)

“I saw that and I thought we were going to die,” Justin said. “I thought we were trapped, there was no way we could turn around on the road.”

With his father’s guidance, Justin kicked the car into reverse and drove the vehicle all the way back to the trailhead at the end of the road. At times, Justin said, he was going as fast as 40 miles per hour.

Spoilers: the two made it out, in breathtaking fashion. Go read the Globe story for the details and Justin's photo at the end.

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