Survivalist Tip: Rice is another one of the many foods you’ll need to survive in the aftermath of the apocalypse. It’s one of the oldest grains on Earth and feeds at least half of the world’s current population. That means some 3.5 billion humans subsist on this very precious cereal crop – mainly because there aren’t any nearby pizzerias. Scientists don’t know where and when rice was first cultivated, but the ancient Mesopotamians are the most likely candidates. The people of Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq and Iran) were highly civilized and ambitious, just like their counterparts – the Mayans. Unfortunately, when Islam came to rule, the Mesopotamians suddenly got stupid. The same thing happened with Christianity and Judaism, but that’s a different subject. The ancient Mayans made rice a staple of their diet, and the crop spread northward into what is now the United States. The indigenous peoples in these regions – from the Cherokee in the southeast all the way to the Hollywood in the far west – quickly adapted and made it part of their daily menu. Rice is not very high in protein, but it is a very sturdy plant and very filling. We don’t know how long things will be in an uproar after the initial apocalyptic wave strikes; thus we don’t know how long it will be before you can start shopping for groceries again, or when your favorite pizzeria will re-open. But, rice will save you from going hungry!
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