On July 3, 1890, the Idaho Territory became the 43rd state in the Union.
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On July 3, 1890, the Idaho Territory became the 43rd state in the Union.
July 3rd is also the birthday of both musician Aaron Tippin and actor Tom Cruise.
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Today’s feature article is a review written by our Field Gear Editor Emeritus, Pat Cascio. He has been in ill health, so please keep him in your prayers.
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We are in great need of articles to round out Round 107 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. It ends on July 31st, so get busy writing and e-mail us your entry. Remember that there is a 1,500-word minimum, and that articles on practical “how-to” skills for survival have an advantage in the judging.
