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 [1]. 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 [2]. Link sent in by B.C.
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As most are already aware, Turkey shot down a Russian bomber [3] 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 [4] 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 [5] – D.S.