by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 7, 2024 | 4 Patriots
There are some areas of the country where the weather is known for changing rapidly. You’ll hear people say, “If you don’t like the weather, wait a minute.” Something similar can be said for fruit and vegetables. When fresh, they look, feel, smell, and taste great....
by 4Patriots Contributor | Mar 7, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Electricity is one of the greatest inventions in mankind’s history. It allowed humans, after countless centuries, to finally gain some control over their environment. We could now see better in the dark. Heat and cool our homes. Establish infrastructure for power,...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Feb 27, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Have you ever wondered if or when the next pandemic might come along? And what will launch it? Some scientists believe that mosquitos will cause the next pandemic. And that the time is ripe for it. Due to the warmer and wetter weather pattern known as El Niño,...
by Survival Blog | Feb 11, 2024 | SurvivalBlog.com
We just got back from the grocery store where my wife bought a cactus. I’m not a “plant person” generally, but if it makes her happy, well, then I’m happy. Removing the new plant from it’s bag revealed it to be a dragon fruit cactus. FOOD!!! I am always up for food. A...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 30, 2024 | 4 Patriots
With the recent arctic blast of cold air still fresh in our minds, keeping something cold doesn’t feel like much of a challenge. That unwelcome polar vortex covered nearly the entire country and resulted in ridiculously low temperatures for over a week. But now that...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 23, 2024 | 4 Patriots
We’ve all heard plenty of stories about people who survived when lost in the wild. Some of them did it by using their wits. Some by eating berries. And others by hunting or fishing. But very few survived for long without finding a drinkable water source. Often that...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 4, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Join former Navy SEAL Cade Courtley in this 4Patriots Survival Minute, as he breaks down the must-haves for a 72-hour home survival kit. From water rationing to the importance of non-lethal self-defense, Cade shares practical tips and tools to help you become a...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Jan 2, 2024 | 4 Patriots
Sticker shock is usually associated with big-ticket items. Such as cars, boats, and home renovations. But the truth is, Americans experience sticker shock every time we go to the grocery store these days. Inflation, supply chain problems, and shortages of some items...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 14, 2023 | 4 Patriots
There are currently more than 3,500 power outages in America every year. That’s according to a recent report from the American Society of Engineers. And our annual average of power outages doubles every five years. If you’re a typical American, you’ve probably...
by 4Patriots Contributor | Dec 12, 2023 | 4 Patriots
Spring may seem a long way off. After all, it’s not even officially winter yet. Although in some areas of the country it sure feels that way. But spring will be here in a little over three months. And a few steps you take now could go a long way to making your spring...
