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...
by Survival Blog | Dec 6, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
There are three types of people when it comes to luffah sponges: those who have no idea what they are, those who know what they are but think they’re for the kind of ladies who frequent health spas, and those who know they’re one of nature’s best all-around cleaning...
by Survival Blog | Dec 5, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
December 5, 1890, Director Fritz Lang—whose films, dealing with fate and man’s inevitable working out of his destiny, are considered masterpieces of visual composition—was born in Vienna. He is best known for the 1927 film Metropolis. — On December 5, 1952, a lethal...
by Survival Blog | Dec 5, 2023 | SurvivalBlog.com
December 5, 1890, Director Fritz Lang—whose films, dealing with fate and man’s inevitable working out of his destiny, are considered masterpieces of visual composition—was born in Vienna. He is best known for the 1927 film Metropolis. — On December 5, 1952, a lethal...
