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No matter your gender, you may want to consider keeping a tube or two of lipstick in your Bug Out Bag or cache. This innocuous, everyday item is a lot more useful than simply adding a splash of color...

Imagine every electronic device going dark in the blink of an eye. Forget about luxuries such as your smartphone or wi-fi, and imagine basic necessities like power, heat, supply chains, and...

Are you one of those careful planners who always has a handy fire starter stashed in your car's glove compartment or in the backpack you carry while hiking or camping out under the stars? If so,...

Civil unrest can come at any time and be triggered by a wide range of events. Just look to American history and you'll see many examples of it in action. And it hasn't gotten better in the past...

You may have been teased in school about your highwater pants, but flooding is no joking matter. When the waters rise uncontrollably around you, your fashion sense will be the last thing on your...