Life will survive beyond the human generated extinction. Mother natures been through worse, she will shake us off and move on.

My guess is to cut weight

Less weight = easier to aim

This is excellent rice my guy. I love the vibe, play some Kavinsky and you got it made

Yes, brining chicken involves putting it in saltwater for several hours (which can go overnight). You can also add herbs to enhance the flavor of the brine. I actually do this with a whole turkey every year for Thanksgiving, believe it or not!