Our 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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First up, over at The Washington Post: The death of the stick shift is almost here [1]. “Driving a manual vehicle is a lost art. Hopes of a revival have fallen flat. With the rise of EVs and autonomous vehicles, only a few die-hards are holding on.”
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House passes Trump’s plan to make daylight saving time permanent [2]. JWR’s Comment: Probably not so sure and speedy in the Senate
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Tom Christianson spotted this: What’s the oldest weapon in the world? [3]
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Simon in England sent this: A Cold War bunker gets a luxury makeover as ‘doomsday’ cond [4]os.
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Meanwhile, in England: Burnham names his cabinet – with Healey as chancellor and Rayner returning [5]. JWR’s Comment: Seven P.M.s, in 10 years! That’s more often than some people change toothbrushes.
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Reader D.S.V. suggested this: Is Picking Up and Saving a Bird Feather Illegal? [6]
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Video: Three Essential Upgrades to Any Hidden Gun Cabinet [7].
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