June 15, 1762, Austria began issuing the first sovereign paper currency.
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On June 15, 1762, Austria began issuing the first sovereign paper currency, in Vienna.
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Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter” on this day in 1215. This document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws. Although it was more a reactionary than a progressive document, the Magna Carta was seen as a cornerstone in the development of democratic England by later generations.
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Some breaking news: Supreme Court wipes out ban on ‘bump stock’ firearm attachments.
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Today we present another entry for Round 113 of the SurvivalBlog non-fiction writing contest. The prizes for this round include:
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More than $900,000 worth of prizes have been awarded since we started running this contest. In 2023, we polled blog readers, asking for suggested article topics. Refer to that poll if you haven’t yet chosen an article topic. Round 113 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.