Boys' Life magazine

Can you name that merit badge?
Everyone knows the First Aid merit badge, but how are you at identifying some of the less common patches. Test yourself by taking our merit badge quiz.
Scouts Vs. Aliens!
Defend your camp -- and your food -- from monsters run amok in our brand-new online game.
How to build a survival shelter
Being prepared to live — and live well — when you’re far from the comforts of home starts with being able to take effective shelter from the elements.
How to keep spiders as pets
Spiders can make fascinating pets. Here are a few steps to get you started keeping spiders.
Write a funny caption for this photo
What’s going on in this picture? What is this hermit crab doing, and what is he thinking? Write your funniest caption for this photo and we’ll post it for everyone to read.
Cyber Search Mega Contest
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Optical illusions to confuse your brain
Your eyes can play tricks on you. See if you can figure out these optical illusions.
Pee Wee and the Lost Scrolls
Pee Wee has done it again. Help him explore a creepy castle and find map fragments to escape.

May 17, 2012

A book never written: “Survive in the Forest” by Lawson D. Woods

May 16, 1866: The U.S. Congress eliminates the half dime coin and replaces it with the nickel.
May 16, 1929: The first Academy Awards (Oscars) are handed out.

Can you name that merit badge?