Odds ‘n Sods:

If you live in flood prone areas or just areas with lots of waterways, then this might interest you (although its practicality is dubious): This Inflatable Boat Will Let You Carry Your Car Across Water. Link sent in by C.W.

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I think some of these dates are on the short side, but it’s headed in the right direction – The vast majority of expiration dates are bogus — here’s how long your food is still good. Link sent in by B.C.

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As most are already aware, Turkey shot down a Russian bomber today. Details are still sketchy, but I’m left with the questions “What were you thinking?” … aimed at both sides. SurvivalBlog reader Desert Duck points out that the novel Alas Babylon has a nuclear war started by a similar incident near the same port city in Latakia, Syria.

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A quick reminder to keep things in perspective – Prescription drugs far more dangerous to Americans than guns – D.S.