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Florida Man Captures Unbelievable Photo of ‘Raccoon Riding an Alligator’

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A man captured a rare image while out walking in the middle of a national forest in central Florida this week: an image of a raccoon riding an alligator. The man, Richard Jones, seemed to be at the right place at the right time to snap a photo of what appears to be one of the strangest test drive situations ever. He told reporters that he took the unusual snapshot while walking with his family in the Ocala National Forest. Jones told television station WFTV that he “snapped a lucky picture right when the gator slipped into the water and […]

4 Herbs to Help You Fall Asleep Naturally

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Study after study confirms what we’ve known deep down all along: Groggy and sleep-deprived is no way to go through life. Sleep deprivation can drastically reduce your quality of life and your longevity. That why it’s so darned important to get your full 8 hours. Still, even when we get to bed on time, some of us struggle with that last step and end up counting sheep all night long… If you struggle with insomnia or just have occasional trouble drifting off, consider trying one of the following herbal sleep aids. (You can also find potent tinctures made from these […]

Amazing Things Happen When You Throw a Cardboard Box in With a Big Cat [VIDEO]

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Cardboard boxes are great for starting campfires, building forts with the kiddos, and they even make excellent cat toys… But what happens when you throw an oversized cardboard box in a cage with a big cat, like a mountain lion? Answer: Awesomeness! We don’t want to give anything away before you watch the video, so we’ll just say that they all behave in a very similar way… RELATED: Watch 2 Huge Bobcats Face Off in a Suburban Front Yard [VIDEO] Whether that’s ripping the box to shreds, attacking it mercilessly, or building a cardboard box fortress, you’ll just have to watch […]

These Animals Are Most Likely to Kill You [CHART]

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Why do we enjoy dangerous animals so much? It’s hard to say… Perhaps it’s the survival aspect that makes venomous snakes, bears, and cougars so darned interesting to us, but it’s plainly evident that both we and our readers are keenly interested in dangerous animals. Here’s proof: RELATED: Coyote Faces Off With Bobcat in Park [VIDEO] RELATED: How to Survive a Bear Attack [VIDEO] RELATED: How to Identify Venomous North American Snakes [PICS] RELATED: Will a Bite From This Spider Kill You? [VIDEO] Many would say we’re simply morbid or paranoid, but here at The Patriot Caller, we prefer to believe we’re […]

How to Build a $20 File Cabinet Smoker [Step-by-Step]

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When it comes to backyard BBQs, a great smoker can make feeding a crowd a real pleasure. While a sub-par smoker can leave you with post BBQ stress disorder.  Any experienced smoker knows that control is everything. While there are some very nice vertical smokers on the market, the good ones will cost you dearly. And if you cheap out, you risk Post BBQ Stress Disorder. Luckily, you can remedy this situation AND build a unique, one-of-a-kind redneck smoker for just a few bucks by… (drumroll please) converting an old file cabinet. Click Through for Step-by-Step Instructions

How to Purify Drinking Water with Pool Shock

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Water is one of the most critical human needs, but it can easily become contaminated. Once contaminated, it’s critical that you purify the water well in advance of consuming it. The average person can only last three days without access to fresh water, and this is the main reason that preppers and survivalists are urged to store as much of this life-sustaining liquid as possible. However, even if you take the proper precautions, you might still find yourself needing to purify dirty water in order to survive. The good news is that pool shock can help you accomplish this.

The Survivalist’s Guide to Making Your Own Butter

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It’s an absolute must to enjoy some delicious homemade butter at least once in your lifetime, and if you’ve been lucky enough to try it, you know that the experience of spreading it on your favorite baked goods and eating it is sheer bliss. Just thinking about the taste of it spread on top of a muffin takes you back to a time when life was simpler, and someone knowledgeable about the process in your family probably prepared this type of butter for you during some point of your life — most likely during your childhood. That person was usually […]

Our Picks for the Top 5 Bug Out Bags

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The purpose of a “bug-out bag” (AKA “72-hour bags” or “go bags”) as you’ve probably guessed, is to allow you to evacuate, or “bug-out,” at a moment’s notice… no packing required. In theory, if it’s not in your bag when a crisis strikes… you’ll have to go without it for at least a while. Building a truly personalized “bug-out bag” requires gathering a long list of supplies, ranging from basic medication to a flashlight. However, before you can begin putting supplies away, you need to locate a durable bug out bag that has a lot of room and will fit comfortably […]

The BIGGEST Mistake Preppers Make

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While you’re taking some time to review your preparedness plans this season, it’s crucial that you don’t make the #1 prepper mistake of all-time. It’s a very easy oversight to make, especially for survivalists… In fact, I think it may be a natural byproduct of the preparedness mindset. What is it? Most of us dream of a remote cabin retreat, a “safe house” of sorts, where we can escape all the madness and civil unrest in the event of an extended crisis. We can almost smell the timber, the campfire… we can almost taste the fresh well water. We tend […]

Morgan Freeman: Great Actor, Narrator and…Beekeeper?

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During a recent appearance on the Tonight Show, celebrity Morgan Freeman discussed how he had picked up the hobby of beekeeping with host, Jimmy Fallon. In the interview, Freeman told Fallon that he had devoted his 126-acre Mississippi ranch to house honeybees that he had imported to his grounds from Arkadelphia. Morgan Freeman Becomes “One” with the Bees Morgan Freeman may have just celebrated his 78th birthday on June 1st, but it is apparent from the interview that the actor doesn’t appear to be slowing down. During a light hearted and often hilarious exchange between Freeman and Fallon, the conversation […]