Why going gluten-free doesn't mean going grain-free

(BPT) —  It's impossible to stroll the aisles in your local supermarket without seeing package after package labeled "gluten-free." But who really needs a gluten-free diet, and how can you still enjoy grains, even if you are eating gluten-free? Gluten...

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Make string out of natural nettle fibers

My goal on this site is to help people achieve one hundred percent self-sufficiency. In that vein, I searched for ways to make natural string or rope. I found the following video, which shows you how to make string out of stinging nettles. It's a lot easier to make cordage out of stinging nettle fibers than you may think, and you can use it for a variety of purposes. For example, stinging nettle...

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