by Survival Blog | Dec 10, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 10th, 1768, the first part of the first edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, the oldest continuously published and revised work in the English language, was published and advertised for sale in Edinburgh. — On this day in history, December 10, 1869,...
by Survival Blog | Dec 10, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Introductory Note: This is an update to a topic that I’ve covered for several years. The gravity of the risk described cannot be overstated. — The attention of the world’s financial press seems to have drifted away from incisive finance reporting on mainland China....
by survival life | Dec 9, 2023 | SurvivalLife.com
So you’ve heard the wake-up call and decided that it’s time to put together a family survival plan. Where do you start? Well, it’s like any good effort. You start with the intangible aspects first. You might think of this as being the “spiritual” side of preparedness....
by Survival Blog | Dec 9, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 9, 1793, Noah Webster established New York’s first daily newspaper, the “American Minerva“. — On December 9, 1315, the Swiss Woudsteden renewed the Eternal Covenant. (The Oath Society) — On December 9, 1688 King James II‘s wife and son fled England for...
by Survival Blog | Dec 9, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
One often overlooked item for a bugout bag is a Sillcock Key. This handy little wrench will allow you to access tap water from commercial establishments that have “limited access” water spigots. It is commonly called a Sillcock Key, Sillcock Wrench, or Sillcock...
by Survival Blog | Dec 8, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 8, 2010, the American aerospace venture SpaceX became the first commercial company to release a spacecraft—the Dragon capsule—into orbit and successfully return it to Earth. — On December 8, 1542 Mary, Queen of Scots, was born, and six days later she...
by Survival Blog | Dec 8, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
In response to requests from several long-time readers, we are developing the infrastructure to produce an “Old School” hardcopy mailed newsletter, starting in 2024. The concept is to be ready to revert to distributing a paper newsletter that is sent out by...
by Survival Blog | Dec 7, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
On December 7, 1972, American astronaut Eugene Andrew Cernan commanded the last crewed flight to the Moon, effectively ending the Apollo program. — On this day in 1941, Japanese bombers launched a surprise aerial attack on the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor on the...
by Survival Blog | Dec 7, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
My favorite everyday carry (EDC) knife is actually a multi-tool: the Leatherman Skeletool. I like the convenience of carrying a combination tool that includes a pair of pliers and several screwdrivers with, as well as a blade. I first acquired the Skeletool in 2021,...
by Survival Blog | Dec 6, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
Today is the birthday of pilot Dominic Salvatore “Don” Gentile. (December 6, 1920 – January 28, 1951). He was a World War II RAF and USAAF pilot who achieved fame as he came close to surpassing Eddie Rickenbacker‘s World War I record of 26 downed aircraft. He later...
