Map: Where You Don’t Want to Be When It Hits the Fan

U.S. population map – 146 blue counties are the most populated areas
U.S. population map – 146 blue counties are the most populated areas

Due to the current sabre rattling between the U.S., Russia and China, now might be a good time to consider survival scenarios. The following article explains why large cities are the most dangerous places to be if the country devolves into chaos.

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TinyLab, the Tesla of Tiny Houses


At this point I’ve probably watched hundreds of tiny house videos to find the best ones for our blog. So you might think I’ve seen it all, but oh no. Wait till you see the following video that shows dozens of practical innovations. You probably don’t need all of these features, but it is good to be aware of what’s available and then decide what’s best for you. These folks claim to have the highest performance tiny house on the planet.

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Arkaim — Ancient Mysterious Historical Site in Russia

Arkaim is an archaeological site situated near the Kazakhstan border.
Arkaim is an archaeological site situated near the Kazakhstan border.

There are hundreds or even thousands of ancient historical sites of interest. Arkaim caught my eye because of the interesting shape and history. The defensible design is perfect for rural sustainable communities that foresee difficult times ahead.

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Crows’ Hermitage, A Converted Stone Barn in Ireland


“A compact stone barn in the Irish countryside is now a sumptuous holiday cottage perfect for romantic escapes. The current owner converted the barn, now named Crows’ Hermitage. It is located behind his house in the hamlet of Ardcath, less than an hour’s drive north of Dublin.”

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