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Why eating wild plants and wildlife is generally a bad idea

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Here's why eating wild plants and wildlife is generally a bad idea in a survival situation, even if you think they're edible: Misidentification: Hidden Dangers: Nutritional Issues: Better Alternatives: Remember, the risks of consuming wild plants and animals far outweigh the benefits in most wilderness survival situations. There are safer and more … [Read more...] about Why eating wild plants and wildlife is generally a bad idea

Don’t Worry About Food

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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) teaches that food is the lowest priority in a survival situation. This is because you can survive for days without food, but only hours without water. The BSA's Seven Priorities for Survival are: The idea is that if you focus on staying hydrated and finding shelter, you will be more likely to survive until you can get help. Food is … [Read more...] about Don’t Worry About Food

Why it is not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife

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There are a few reasons why it is usually not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife in a wilderness survival situation. If you are in a wilderness survival situation, it is best to have a plan for how you will get food. This could include bringing food with you, or knowing how to find and prepare edible plants and animals. However, it is important to be aware of the … [Read more...] about Why it is not wise to eat edible wild plants or wildlife

How modern pizza came to be

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You could say that pizza connects the world, since it is beloved in every county, but it really took the connected world to create the pizza.For one, tomatoes are actually a New World fruit (and yes, tomatoes are fruit), native to South America. Early European explorers brought tomatoes back to Europe, including Italy, where they became a mainstay ingredient in many dishes, … [Read more...] about How modern pizza came to be