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Not Directly Related to MTH 119–Living Dangerously About eight years ago, on a very calm day in southern Vermont, I took my children to the edge of an enticing hole. Here it is (click any image to view a larger, more detailed image): We literally spent several hours walking (mostly dead ends) to find this spot in rural Vermont, and it was well worth the effort. It was frightening at first, and I had to constantly encourage the kids to lay low and keep it slow. Lots of ``bozos'' died here, many (I think) because they decided to get in the hole without a way out (note the climber's ladder). Also, the water is so cold that one would not last long unless they had a way out. No, I'm not putting the kids in peril; just showing them a bit of responsible excitement. Yes, you too need to get close to the edge . . . then, and only then, will you know you are alive! Liam's face is filled with excitement as he looks into the bowl. Liam actually got in, but I had to jump f...