The track follows a blackbutt-forested ridge before descending into a series of corridors between the dunes, where dappled light filters through towering stands of brush box and satinays.

BBC: Hiking Australia��s Fraser Island

It was past midnight, but I got a bucket, a scrubbing brush, and a box of something harsh-smelling called Soilax.

NEWYORKER: The Reptile Garden

It's no secret that you and your loved ones will probably drop some serious coin this holiday season ( Black Friday in particular, we're sure), and while future repair costs may cross your mind, Consumer Reports recommends that you brush off that extended warranty those big box retailers will be shoving in your cart.

ENGADGET: Earth to consumers: extended warranties are a bad deal