Category: Simple Knowledge
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Wood Ash and Pee = Soil Fertilizer [Sustainable Food]
Inspired by something I heard in Collapse, I did some research and found this article on the use of ash and urine to revive your soil. Results of the first study evaluating the use of human urine mixed with wood ash as a fertilizer for food crops has found that the combination can be substituted…
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Behind the Scenes Peek at the Secret Service [Photo Essay]
In a rare instance of pulling back the curtain, the Secret Service granted Life permission to shoot some photos of them in action. In one shot, the caption shows how they protect the POTUS (President of the United States) when working a rope line. When it comes to security at this level, one way to…
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Watch This: Collapse [Movie Time]
Collapse is a new movie about the collapse of the economy and the breaking down in structure in the world today. In a interesting, noir-ish style, the film communicates the issues with the current crises and what you can do. Learn more information about the movie here, find showings near you here, or watch the…