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07/22/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

9 vital systems that will collapse in a grid down EMP scenario

It’s easy to take electricity for granted if only because it’s everywhere. But that’s precisely why we shouldn’t — especially as an EMP attack looms, threatening to destroy modern American civilization with one nuclear explosion. An EMP, short for Electromagnetic Pulse, could take down several critical systems that are interdependent on each other, setting in motion […]

07/10/2018 / By Bridgette Wilcox

10 North American trees every survivalist should know

As far as survival tools go, you really can’t get much better than trees. Obviously, there’s the fact that they’re a major source of oxygen. As if supplying humans with the element they need to keep breathing isn’t enough, trees are also generous with providing food, shelter, and even raw materials for making tools. On a practical […]

06/11/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Living in the country can lead to better cancer outcomes, study finds

Beating cancer may be more successfully done in the countryside, with new research showing that rural dwellers are 29 percent less likely to die from cancer than those who live in the urban setting. According to a study published in the British Journal of General Practice, the better outcomes for rural patients may be due to the […]

06/09/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

11 valuable survival tips you can learn from the homeless

Homeless people are the ultimate survivors, and understanding how they live on the streets can teach people a thing or two about staying alive even in the worst conditions. When disaster strikes, you could very well end up homeless yourself. When that happens, keep in mind the following survival habits that help keep homeless people alive, according […]

05/23/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

How to disinfect water in a survival situation

Many people take clean running water for granted, but in the event of a hurricane, earthquake, or other survival situation, this is often the first thing to go — and the one thing you’ll need to stay alive. Knowing how to disinfect water and make it safe for drinking can be a matter of life and […]

05/13/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Children who have it rough growing up make better decisions when faced with uncertainty, new science shows

Having a tough childhood tends to haunt people well into their adult years, but take heart: There is a silver lining. A recent study found that people who had it rough growing up tend to be better decision-makers as adults, particularly in uncertain situations, ScienceDaily.com reported. The study, done at Texas A&M University, found that adversity experienced […]

05/09/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Miraculous: Hiker found alive after seven weeks with little food or water in the Himalayas

In an astonishing feat of survival, a Taiwanese hiker was rescued in the Himalayas after 47 days stranded in the area, Telegraph.co.uk reported. Twenty-one year-old Liang Sheng-yueh was found in the Nepali section of the famous and notoriously challenging mountain range. The hiker was not just alive, but conscious and even speaking — a miracle […]

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