Brick dates to the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (ca. 604 to 562 BCE) based on the interpretation of the inscription. This object was looted from its original context before being acquired by the Slemani…

In the past few years‚ conservatives have enlisted abstractions like “woke capital” to describe the strange way that Fortune 100 companies have become hotbeds of leftwing activism. These terms often…

The driverless car is here!Finally.Google has harnessed artificial intelligence to create a self-driving car they call Waymo‚ standing for "Way Forward in Mobility." Advertisement Regulators in San Francisco…

Apparently in New Mexico‚ it is acceptable to break gun control laws if the actions of the organizations benefit Governor Lujan’s plan to disarm New Mexicans. Recently‚ an organization called New Mexicans…

If you have followed my writing and speaking over the decades‚ you will know that Catholicism has not been a focus of my ministry‚ either praising it or criticizing it. At the same time‚ I recognize the…

How whales got huge has long fascinated researchers‚ but a gap in their fossil record has left precious little evidence to settle on a definitive answer.Now a toothless whale fossil has been dated to…

Which is worse: Attending a party you don't want to attend‚ or staying home and disappointing a friend?A lot depends on context‚ of course‚ but according to a new study‚ declining an invitation doesn't…

It's time to put the notion of a cold‚ lifeless Mars to bed.A new survey using satellite imagery and ground penetrating radar has revealed signs of volcanic activity that's far more recent than anyone…

“Now‚ one of the most essential branches of English liberty is the freedom of one’s house. A man’s house is his castle; and whilst he is quiet‚ he is as well guarded as a prince in his castle.” – James Otis‚ Against Writs of Assistance‚ 1761 The post The Editors’ Quote of the Day: appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.

This weekly Snippets column is a collection of short items: responses to posted articles‚ practical self-sufficiency items‚ how-tos‚ lessons learned‚ tips and tricks‚ and news items — both from readers and from SurvivalBlog’s editors. Note that we may select some long e-mails for posting as separate letters. — First up today: US agency will not reinstate $900 million subsidy for SpaceX Starlink unit.  JWR’s Comments:  To me‚ this news illustrates two things:  First‚ the ostensibly neutral Federal regulatory agencies have become politicized‚ if not weaponized. This says more about how leftists dislike Elon Musk for his politics‚ than anything else. … The post SurvivalBlog Readers’ &; Editors’ Snippets appeared first on SurvivalBlog.com.