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In addition to the army presence, another incongruous addition to the National Park's cultural tapestry is Princetown Prison. Located in the centre of the moor, the prison's austere granite walls make it look formidable, and it was built to house prisoners of the Napoleonic Wars. During Victorian times it is said to have housed some of Britain's most dangerous criminals and earned a reputation as being 'escape proof' – but for most of its existence it has been a prison for so-called 'white collar' prisoners, and is today a Category C facility.
The journey of toys has mirrored our civilisation's development, and our ability to imitate others, instruct ourselves, reinforce (and bust) stereotypes and use imagination.
The giant house spider. Not the natural choice for a snack – but surprisingly interesting to the palate, according to some.
A collection of edible bugs, including crickets, grasshoppers, buffalo worms, beetles, scorpions, and locusts. All are potentially high protein and very sustainable and quickly-reared produce for human consumption. But they're probably not making you hungry.
Currently considered to be the largest tree canopy in the world, India’s Thimmamma Marrimanu is a massive banyan tree more than 500 years old in rural Andhra Pradesh. Pack a picnic and take a road trip from Bangalore, 115 miles away.
Less space, rising costs and changing attitudes towards traditional burial in the UK is making many consider different options – and prompting the question of what to do with the memorial spaces that remain.