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Seraphim of Sarov casually fed wild bears by hand

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When you spend a thousand straight days kneeling on a rock in the dense Russian forest, the local wildlife eventually stops viewing you as a threat. This highly extreme hermit achieved a level of absolute stillness that reportedly allowed him to casually feed massive, incredibly dangerous apex predators like they were house pets. It completely redefines the concept of aggressive outdoor survival.

Seraphim of Sarov casually fed wild bears by hand
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