Firstly, there are many different methods for human composting, including just burial in a biodegradable box without preservatives. At cemeteries, plots might be slightly more expensive because they’re more spread out, but beyond that it’s the same cost as any burial.
But yes, I would absolutely pay the minor difference in cost to not waste resources (both my nutrients and the gas burnt). I have no heirs.
I would much rather be a tree than a toxic plot of grass. I think anyone visiting me would be happier with that too….but it’s much more about the environment than people for me.

Again, because this one method is costlier doesn’t mean it has to be. This method is really partial cremation. I would consider something more like this….

https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a34054806/living-coffin-helps-bodies-decompose-faster/

Or less. Those cost less than most coffins.

People used to just go in a pine box and they composted quickly…none of these preservatives in the body and steel coffins designed to last centuries, that’s insanity to me and I want none of it.

Unfortunately the land fill would be a rotting cesspool of decaying bodies if people could toss bodies into dumpsters. Maybe consider donating to science, then they pay for your disposal.

Edit: this reminds me of the above ground cemeteries in New Orleans that (according to our tour guide) use the natural heat to naturally cremate bodies then they just push the last remains to the back of the tomb and reuse it.

Saw on a nature show that crocks are among the stupidest animals, and really easy to dominate on land. You just tap them the top of the end of their snout. This tells them you're bigger than them and they back off. It's easiest done with a stick. This guy could have used his knuckles.>> ^Velocity5:

It seems like he's done this before, so maybe they know what unexpected hacks to use to control the crocodile's behavior.
And in case things go wrong, maybe the tour guide has a powerful rifle trained on the croc.
So maybe less risky than it looks.

It seems like he's done this before, so maybe they know what unexpected hacks to use to control the crocodile's behavior.

And in case things go wrong, maybe the tour guide has a powerful rifle trained on the croc.

So maybe less risky than it looks.

Thats Jeff Kings husky wheel, Iditarod winner. Weird to hear a tour going on... and here is another view where you can tell the same tour guide set of talking points is happening http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApObWAZyTus

My tour guide mentioned this happens a lot in European cities, specifically we were in Paris at the time.

Though I'd hate to think what this does to the transmission and the tread on the tyres, is it really worth it? Buy a scooter or something.

I actually took Religion in High School. It was an interesting class to say the least, but didn't sway my opinions on anything religion wise.

In fact, it was one of my reasons for becoming an Atheist. It's where I found out that Jesus wasn't the first "Miraculous" birth, in fact, Zoroaster and Buddha were also born in the exact same fashion.

My favourite part of the class, however, was the field trip. We went to three places, a Hindu temple, a Mosque, and a Buddhist temple.

Hindu temple and Mosque were interesting, but nothing special. The Buddhist temple though was nifty, I walked into the main hall and there were 3 giant golden Buddha statues there, with thousands of candles lit around the room. I was amazed by this, and eager to learn about it expecting our tour guide to be a monk of sorts.

Turns out he was a little middle-aged white guy, who turned out to be a dick. When asked "Why did you become a Buddhist?" we all expected some result that included soul searching, or because of it's outlook on everything. The exact answer we got was "Well, my friends were something different, so I decided to be different, too."

Needless to say, by the end of our tour, none of us were too impressed with this guy. Chinese new years was coming up so they showed us the basement that was being decorated in silks and lanterns, and looked pretty cool. The guide asked us "So, any of you know how to say 'Happy new year' in Chinese?" with a slight smirk on his face.

I looked him square in the eye and said "Happy new year in Chinese."

That's when we got kicked out of the temple.

Worth it.

All the guides that I've followed at the Tower of London over the years have been very entertaining, and each have their own little touches.

If people haven't been before, there are tour guides going round constantly, some in costume, others in uniforms. You're free to join and leave any group as you choose. Well worth a visit if you're in London.

I love really good funny Tour Guides. When I get a tour guide like that I always remember them and often their presence is the most happy and fun experience of a historical tour in a foreign land.

Welcome to Rhyleh! I'm Clarence, your unspeakable tour guide!

I've been using couchsurfing.com for over 3 years now - hosting more than surfing. This video really hits the point home that the real benefit isn't the free place to stay, but the access to locals who become immediate friends and often tour guides. You get introduced to local flavor that is damn near impossible to come by when staying in a hotel. Couchsurfing has changed my life. And I don't use that phrase flippantly.

As it gets more main stream recognition I wonder how the site will change. Surely we'll get a lot of free loaders who don't appreciate the spirit of the community. I wonder if the network of trust built into the profiles will hold up.

Sex tourism? I'd hate to be that tour guide.

For those of you on the right side of the tram, if you look out you'll see a penis spelunking area.

Be sure to stop at our gift shop for penicillin!

Awesome tour guide!!! How can you not smile at a man with that laugh? Feel-good clip.

With your tour guide, of the most deadly variety of ninja - the Pink Ninja.

thanks for the details jimnms, I looked it up. Elephant gun may be a bad term, or a good one. This is not a HUNTING rifle. This is a stopping riffle. It was designed for hunting tour guides as a last means of defense against charging game. Their accuracy sucks at range obviously but they are ment for when large animals charge you from a short distance.

Also as im sure many gun enthusiast have said already, the clips of the .577 are clearly for comedic value, as it dosnt appear any of them have shot a powerful rifle in their life and have the worst stance ever.

Heh, reminds me of a tour guide in Philadelphia, he was talking about the new aquarium in Jersey, and how they have a huge shark tank in it. to quote him:

"I can't go there, I'd be too tempted to tap the glass and say 'Ha ha, natures most efficient predator, you can't get me!' And they would find a way to prove me wrong."