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What is Parachuting

February 14, 2018April 4, 2018 - by Hobbyist

Parachuting, also known as skydiving, was invented by André-Jacques Garnerin in 1797. Garnerin jumped from a hydrogen balloon 980 meters above Paris. His parachute was not packed into a backpack …

Cars / Colleting / Outdoors

What is Concours d’Elegance

February 8, 2018April 4, 2018 - by Hobbyist

Concours d’Elegance (contest of elegance) is an event where prestigous vehicles are displayed and judged. Today, most events are for motor cars, but the hobby has its roots in 17th …

Calming / Outdoors / Patiance

What is Letterboxing

January 23, 2018April 4, 2018 - by Hobbyist

Letterboxing is a hobby where a small, waterproof box is placed in a publicly accessible place and filled with a rubber stamp and a notebook (known as the logbook or …

Calming / Colleting / Indoors

What is Fish Keeping

January 12, 2018April 4, 2018 - by Hobbyist

Fish or aquarium keeping is a hobby that attracts people from all over the world. Many Aquarist remain happy keeping one aquarium in their den. They enjoy looking at the …