The weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles, practical self-sufficiency items, how-tos, lessons learned, tips and tricks, and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters.
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Our Editor-At-Large Michael Z. Williamson mentioned that Karl Bushby (pictured) was last reported in Nuremberg, 500 miles from Calais, on his way back to Hull, England. He has now walked or swam nearly all the way around the world. He might be done by July 1st, 2026. JWR Asks: Will the French and British authorities let him walk through The Chunnel?
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At Breitbart: Freedom Caucus Cheers House Advancing Privacy Protections Against Data Brokers in Appropriations Bill.
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Reader T.E. sent this, from John Andrew Hildreth: What if we had the representation the Framers of the Constitution designed and intended with 1 representative for every 30,000 Americans? JWR’s Comment: In Hildreth’s map, notice the uniform shading of the American Redoubt region, except fro Boise.
Reader Tim J. sent this Brushbeater video link: Which is better Baofeng 152 PRO or Radtel RT 950 PRO?
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Our friend Commander Zero is making progress on his Bugout location: Three day weekend report.
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D.S.V. spotted this: Coconut Oil Beats Toxic DEET at Repelling Insects.
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An update from our friend Patrice Lewis, at her Rural Revolution blog: Baby Fruit.
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Published in November, 2025: Are you ready for war? Five lessons from Ukraine.
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Billie Eilish sparks firestorm for ‘very privileged’ take on meat eaters who love animals. JWR’s Comment: Billie Eilish is a part-time singer, a part-time left wing activist, and a full-time hypocrite.
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ISW: Iran Update Special Report, May 22, 2026.
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NDSU: Beginners Guide to Raising Chickens.
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