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Old-Time Woodworking Tools That Are Useful Today
Wood was one of the earliest materials that mankind learned to work with. Much softer than stone and requiring much less technology than metals, wood…
Before Nails, There Was Pegged Wood Construction
I’ve always been fascinated by how people did things in olden times before they had the technology we have available to us today – to…
Top Unusual Items for Survival
Today, we are going to talk about some unusual but useful survival items that you will definitely not want to overlook when the going gets…
Ancient Weapons – Colonel Bowie’s Knife
As firearms became more common and popular, one of the casualties was the sword. While swords still existed, they were no longer in common use.…
How to Determine If Someone Is Following You
One of the creepiest and most frightening experiences you can ever have is when you realize that a mysterious stranger is following you. Suddenly, you’ll…
The Longest Salt Mine In The World Discovered, The Cave Runs For 6 Miles
Mount Sodom is located near the southern basin of the Dead Sea in the Neve Zohar area of Israel, and it is primarily made up…
Why Do Saudis Wear Robes? Exploring Traditional Arab Desert Clothing in Hot Climates
We’ve all seen images of robed Arabs riding camels through sand dunes. While there’s a good chance that the actual scenes we’ve seen are more…
Hand-in-Hand – The Telegraph and the Railroad
Westward expansion of the United States depended heavily on communications. While wagon trains to Oregon started as early as 1836, it wasn’t until the Transcontinental…
What Would Life Really Be Like After an EMP Attack?
Would an EMP attack really be that bad? How would life change for you? Yes, it really would be that bad. Today’s society is totally…
The Grid is Down – Top Tips for Storing & Collecting Water
Storing water (and knowing how to find and purify it) is even more critical than storing food. We can survive for three weeks without food,…