The Absurd Reason Why This Family Lives In Isolation 11 Months of the Year

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The Atchleys are firm on the fact that they don't fit "The Revenant" stereotype. However, they do hunt for meat on the land. Their diet includes black bears, wolves, rabbits, ducks, and beavers...

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The Atchley's also scavenge the Alaskan forest for lingonberries and rosehips for homemade jam. “I’m not very fond of the food in town,” Sky said. Romey's cooking really does top the mainstream food of McDonald's...

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.