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Life isn’t as dark and dangerous as the news and social media would like you to think—there’s plenty of light, humor, and good times to be had. However, when disaster does strike (no matter how low the odds might be), it’s ruthless and you’d best be prepared. Storyteller and video creator Jack Neel, the founder of the ‘fyp’ channel, has a whole bunch of cool and interesting facts that could also save your life.

Knowing what to do if you fall off the edge of a subway platform and onto the tracks is just the tip of the iceberg. And speaking of icebergs, Jack’s shared what we ought to do if we’re ever chased by a polar bear. Scroll down to check out some of the best facts that you might have not known shared by the content creator with his 6.2 million TikTok followers, upvote the ones that you found the most useful or intriguing, and if you’ve got any similar tips and tricks to share, you can always write us a comment below.

Jack, who is a big fan of Bored Panda, was kind enough to tell me all about how he got into educational entertainment, how he started making life-saving facts videos, his shot to fame, as well as how he deals with the stress and pressure of being a full-time video creator (trust me, it's advice that's useful no matter what career path you're on!).

"I’ve done a lot of educational series on my TikTok page over the past year or so, and within the past few months I’ve narrowed down my niche to horror/true-crime-related topics. 'Facts That Could Save Your Life' fit well onto my page because of dark/mysterious undertones. It’s one of my followers’ favorite series, and they’ve noted how they always save/download my videos in case they need the advice for the future," Jack shared with Bored Panda.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If a service dog ever approaches you without its owner, follow them and do it quickly because potentially you can save someone else's life.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If your house smells like fish for absolutely no reason, 9 times out of 10 it means that there is an electrical fire

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you are in a foreign country and need to call for help, but don't know the emergency number, call 1 1 2. It's the international emergency number and will automatically connect you to the nearest help line.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I just tried and it works. Police said they are fine. Or fining me. On of these.

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I was curious which fact Jack would want absolutely everyone in the world to know. "One fact I found extremely useful that is not so commonly known is, 'If someone tried to kidnap you, make sure to scratch your attacker, their DNA will now be in your nails,'" he told me.

Just over two years ago, Jack got into creating videos on TikTok. And a year ago, he got into 'edutainment' content. "I was very hesitant to upload my first storytelling video, but a close friend convinced me to keep it up, and it was an overnight sensation. I went from 230k followers to 540k overnight and started getting tons of messages from new fans, brand partnership opportunities, and various management companies reaching out to me," he shared with Bored Panda his shot to fame.

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Keeping his end goals in mind helps Jack stay passionate about video-making. "Since a young age, I’ve wanted to become a full-time YouTuber. It’s stressful at times, but I know if I continue creating on TikTok, my dream will become a reality," he said that he's focused and this helps drive him forward.

Jack also shared with me his secrets to keeping stress at bay. "I take multiple daily walks and do Wim Hof meditation pretty much every day," he said, and I for one am going to follow in his and Wim's footsteps.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If a tornado looks like it's not moving, it's actually moving towards you

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Helena Houzarová
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It might be moving directly away from you, but better not take the 50/50 chances.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever feel like someone is following your car take four right turns and eventually it will make a circle. If they are still behind you that means they are following you. Don't drive home, just call the police and drive to the police station

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Gavin Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you have outstanding warrants for your arrest 😂 in which case you can a) pull over and be arrested or b) drive it like you stole it and escape 😀

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If someone ever tries to grab you, scratch them. Their DNA will now be in your nails.

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Besides his multi-million audience on TikTok, Jack also has 303k subscribers on YouTube and 95k loyal followers on Instagram. Jack, from Kentucky, focuses on informational and comedic videos, as well as horror stories. He debuted on TikTok with a video focused on his dad operating a DIY flamethrower.

Jack isn’t the only TikToker to spread useful info if we ever find ourselves at odds with Fate. Plenty of other TikTok content creators are hopping on the trend, spreading awareness (knowledge is power after all) and getting some extra attention from the internet in return.

For instance, Bored Panda has recently written about user Knowledgesaurus’ facts that could save your life as well. Check that article out, too, if you’re in the mood for some more niche facts that might one day be useful when you’re fighting for your life.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you're ever buried in an avalanche, spit. Your saliva will follow the gravity and you can simply dig the opposite way

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever wake up in the middle of the night to the smell of gas, do NOT turn on the light. A spark from a light switch could blow up the entire house.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you smell gas and electrical devices are *on* do not turn them off - the same logic applies. The current is already flowing and there are no additional sparks to worry about.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you accidentally disturb a beehive or wasp nest, do not run for the water. They'll wait for you to resurface and continue stinging you. Just run fast and as far as you can, because eventually, they will stop following you

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The odds of horrific things happening to you are pretty slim. For example, the odds of being injured by a bear are around 1 in 2.1 million, according to the National Park service. Of course, that’s not much comfort for anyone who’s been attacked by a bear.

However, if we constantly spend our time thinking about worst-case scenarios, we’ll stress ourselves out (and that’s going to wreck our health) and we could be ignoring the things that occur far more commonly, e.g. heart disease or getting cancer.

So it’s best to focus on what we can control: eating a healthy and varied diet, exercising and moving lots, getting quality sleep, hydrating, having an active social life, helping others in your community, and having a job that brings you purpose. Oh, and brushing our teeth!

After all, it’s better to be attacked by a bear when you’ve lived a full life and you’re happy and healthy than to cower from one full of regrets and out of shape. Though if you’ve watched Jack’s videos or you've read up on some bear literature, you’ll know what to do either way.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' The more colorful and vivid the animal is the more likely it's poisonous and you probably shouldn't eat it.

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If you're ever at a party and your drink tastes unusually salty, do not continue drinking it. Rohypnol is reported to have a salty taste.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' Everyone hates red eyes in photos. But if your pupils reflect white in a picture, it could be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your eyes, such as cataract, retina problems, or even eye cancer

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

my godchild had Retinoblastoma and had his right eye removed with just a few months old. The Doctors first didn't believed that there's something wrong with him, just a little crossed eyed, but after the diagnosis and looking at pictures of that time, you could see the Retina not reflecting red with the flash light on, but a white milky appearance. So when you feel like there's something wrong with your child, I can advice to take a few pictures with the flash on and take a closer look. My godchild lost his eye, but the fast diagnosis saved his other eye and could be treated with radiation. he is living a happy life :-)

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you are ever being chased by a polar bear get completely naked and drop your clothes on the ground as you run away. Polar bears have really bad ADD and will firmly inspect your clothes before chasing you again

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then you will be a popsicle for the bear...how nice of you!!

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If someone gets stabbed, do not take the knife out. It acts as a plug to the hole and prevents blood loss. Apply pressure to the wound and call the police

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Note: Apply pressure AROUND the wound -- ideally, above and below it. Do not apply pressure to the knife.

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If you ever see square waves in the ocean get out immediately. They are powerful currents that can drag you underneath the water and kill you in an instant.

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Jim Ellington
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If I ever saw square waves in the ocean I would wonder who the hell dosed me with acid.

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If you ever come face to face with a mountain lion, don't turn your back on it, just walk backward. Cats are ambush predators and they'll wait for you to turn around before they attack

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Andy Acceber
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you wandered into her territory (aka there may be cubs around), don't back up at all. Yell. Be loud. Put your arms up to appear larger than you are. If you're at home, grab a pot and a spoon or anything loud and bang them together. Absolutely positively, do not run. (Source: I used to live near mountain lion country, and sometimes they'd wander down the mountain and into yards in the winter.)

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' Wolves will only attack you if they can intimidate you into running away from them. Standing your ground against a wolf pack will be terrifying but eventually, they will leave you alone

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' The machine that sets the pins at the bowling alley is extremely dangerous. So if you slide into the pins as a joke, there is a very good chance that you will be crushed to death.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I worked as a technician at a bowling alley, I can confirm that the deck that holds / picks up the pins will indeed crush you, it’s extremely heavy, it’s controlled by a computer that doesn’t care if you are in the way and it will drop towards the lane without warning. I’ve no idea why you would think it was a good idea to slide underneath the deck, the sweep and the deck are both clearly very tough bits of kit, you aren’t! We had double safety locking systems on the power supply and physical stops inside them on our pinsetters so that when were working on them there was zero chance of them operating, They will chew you up and spit you out. Your coffin will be wide and flat.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever for some reason ingest windshield wiper fluid or anti-freeze, drink large amounts of vodka to keep it from shredding your kidneys to give you time to get to the hospital

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This works for cats too. I saw it on a pet rescue where they thought (or knew) a cat had been poisoned with antifreeze. They lived through the worse hang over ever!

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If a powerline falls next to you, do not walk or run. Put your feet together and do a bunny hop to jump and get away. This keeps electricity from traveling up one leg and out the other, which prevents you from being shocked by several thousand volts.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any electrical engineers care to chime in on the voracity of this statement? This would be life saving information to have if true.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever get carjacked and they tell you to drive, crash the car into the nearby road or intersection. Most likely they won't be wearing their seatbelts. So when you crash the car they will get injured and you can take this chance to get out of the car and run like hell.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' Lying flat on your back is the best way to survive a falling elevator

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If your hair suddenly stands up on end, duck and cover. You're about to be struck by lightning.

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Gavin Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or there’s a child with a balloon above you, it’s up to you to judge which is more likely….

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If you ever feel like you are going to throw up, start humming. It's nearly impossible to gag while you are humming.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless it’s projectile vomit, in which case this does not work. It does make the others in the house curious about what’s happening in the bathroom though

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If you ever find yourself being dragged underwater by an alligator shove your fingers into its nose. This breaks the seal alligators need to keep water out of their airways and will make them release you immediately.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Then punch the shark it was planning to share you with in the nose and casually swim back to shore giving the "what's up?" shrug to any other thug beasts thinking about joining in. I got it now: Alligator = finger in nose. Shark = punch nose.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever fall off of the edge of the subway platform and onto the tracks don't waste your time trying crawl back up. There is a crawl space built to go underneath in case this happens.

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Most drunk driving deaths occur on Saturdays between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. Avoid roads during these times if you can help it.

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Do not drink the milk of brown coconuts. They contain oils that cause dehydration. So, you should drink the milk of green coconuts instead.

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No matter how thirsty you are, do not eat large amounts of snow. Too much cold ice in your stomach can cause you to die of hypothermia. Melt the ice and then drink it.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If a deer is running across the road it's better to hit it than swerve and run into a ditch. If there is a moose in the middle of the road swerve and run into a ditch. Hitting a moose is like running into a brick wall

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Apparently, there are some people unfamiliar with driving where there are frequent deer. No one wants to hit the deer. It is horrible for deer and your car and possibly your life. Sometimes deer dart into the highway from places on the side of the highway you simply couldn't have seen them before and anticipated. They can jump in front far faster than you can reasonably stop a car. Generally, when this happens, you're also going fast enough (highway speed) that swerving as suddenly as you would have to avoid the deer will land you over the side of the highway or rolling your vehicle. It has long been recommended that after a certain speed, it is just safer to hit the deer. Not only for you, but the people behind you in traffic. No one wants to hit the deer, but sometimes it is the best option in a bad situation, so it is considered best practice since the situation happens fast enough you likely won't have time to analyze the situation.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' Have you ever been told that if an alligator is chasing you that you should run in a zigzag? Well, contrary to popular belief, alligators actually aren't stupid and they can run up to 35 miles per hour. So just run straight and run like hell.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alligators can NOT run up to 35 miles per hour at all. They’re not land animals (well, they are, but designed to be much more effective in water). The average, healthy human could outrun an alligator on land whether running in a straight line or zig zagging.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' You can always dial 911 if you have no bars because, in an emergency, your phone will connect to any nearby cell tower as long as it has a battery in it.

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If you're ever in a serious situation where you have triple A batteries but desperately need double As, ball up some tin foil and put it on the negative side of each battery where it connects.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever get stuffed in the back of a trunk disconnect the brake light wires so when the cop pulls them over you can kick the door so people know you are there

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Gavin Johnson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or alternatively find the boot release, that’s normally a plastic handle that is made of glowing plastic, when you feel the car slow down pull it, jump and then run like hell. How often are you followed by the Police? That’s a long time to wait for help and a long set of odds to gamble on. Save yourself, don’t rely on random chance to do it. PS go to your own car and find the cables, good luck removing the right plastic covers, finding some cables and removing them in the dark, in a moving car, with your heart rate at 120bpm because you’ve just been kidnapped!

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Robert T
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I believe these are a requirement in the US, but you may not have such a handle if you live in another country. It is not a requirement in the UK and most cars will not have such a handle.

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your best bet is to push the light itself out so you can stick your hand out and let people know there's someone in there.

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Trillian
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe that works in the US. I have had my license for 27 years and I have been pulled over ZERO times. And no, it's not because I never ever break the rules.

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Kelli Sykes
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

& how do I disconnect brake wires? Lol I can barely put gas in my car right

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memeaubdoctor
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another thing that you can do is punch in the corner The side with the brake lines the material there is very weak so if you punch the wall then you can take out the brake light and stick your hand out and then someone will see it and call the police

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Since 2002, all cars are required to feature a standard glow-in-the-dark trunk-release lever, which opens the trunk from the inside in the event of an emergency.

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Lindy Mac
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Modern cars have a trunk release. But if you were stuffed into the trunk the chances of you not being tied up or being able to see where the brake light wires are are ridiculous. Just get a hatchback, k?

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Mazer
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Newer model cars have an interior latch in the trunk. Newer model cars also have a very small hole tail lights hook up to and the chances of a cop spying that and wanting to cite somebody for that it’s not high. Best bet is to try and find the latch using the flashlight on your iPhone or just feeling around for it the next best thing is to try to kick out the backseat. No matter what you do it’s gonna take some effort because it’s gonna be hot or cold and dark

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Lindy Mac
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is a very serious test you can make to see who loves you more: your dog or your spouse. Put both of them in the trunk for one hour. When you come back and open the trunk...which one is going to be the happiest to see you? . Jeeze... I was just trying to help.

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David Goodner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

With modern cars, it'd probably be smarter to use the interior latch to open the trunk.

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Camille
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

in some cars you can kick out the break light. Sticking a limb out is a great way to get someone's attention.

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kayla Mckee
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or pull the safety cord now installed in all trunks, if it hasn't been taken out.

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Keisha
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Try to find anything you can to use as a weapon. And if you are in an old car try to remove or break out the tail lights to signal someone behind the car. Newer cars have trunk releases inside the trunk.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you're ever stuffed in the trunk of a vehicle, when you disconnect the tail light wires, also pull out the tail light itself, so you can stick your hand through the hole and wave to any vehicle behind you, so they will see you & they will call 911 & get tag number from the vehicle whose trunk you are in.

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JF
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most cars after the year 2000, have a trunk release in side the trunk. Meaning you can open it from the inside...and it glows in the dark....or supposed to anyway

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alex marcus
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or use the trunk release available in all newer cars, or send an SOS using that connector, way more likely to get somebody's attention. I have even seen police vehicles with their tail lights out, they have bigger fish to catch.

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Emily Gif
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or pull the trunk release lever. If it doesn’t have one, kick out the tail light with your foot, then stick a hand out of the hole to alert other drivers. There’s also a trick to get out of zip ties. Google it.

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Nazda Pokmov
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just look for the fluorescent T handle hanging inside the trunk and pull it. That's what it is for...for getting out of a trunk.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most cars, these days, have a way to open a trunk from the inside. Usually it’s a pull-handle labeled as such (saw one that was written in some type of glow in the dark paint that needs minimal light to recharge its glow) However, they might disable it by cutting the cord if it’s pre-meditated and they give it a lot of thought

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

From 2003 to 2021 I had two cars, each had a brake light out (electrical problem). I received a fix it ticket in 2005 when I was in a parking lot. Do more than disconnect the light. Read a story where a lady broke the light enough to put her fingers through a hole. The car behind called the police and saved her life. That's only on vehicles made before 2002, when it became required to have an internal release (to avoid kidnappings and accidentally locking yourself in the trunk).

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The_OfficialLesbian_Frog
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And in most cars there is a button that opens the trunk so any time you stop for a stoplight or sumthin push it and runnn

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Mya Lugar
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or someone will hit the car in the trunk nd they'll hear you screaming.

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Mimi M
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My understanding is that modern cars have a trunk release lever inside the trunk. Not 100 percent sure about it (or where it is), but that's what I've read...

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Leesa DeAndrea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes. I got pulled over for it. Got a warning & was required to bring proof to the police station that it was fixed within 2 weeks time.

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Kathy G
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most if not all newer automobiles have a wire inside the trunk. You pull the wire and the trunk opens.

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elfin
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or look/feel around to see if there's a trunk release. A mandate in 2002 required all cars to feature a standard glow-in-the-dark trunk-release lever, which opens the trunk from the inside in the event of an emergency.

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Cybele Spanjaard
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Um.. if you are facing that way & conscious I suppose and can bash out the taillights, but desperate measures can create excellent outcomes.

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S A GOULD
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All new cars have emergency trunk releases! Check them out when you get a new car!

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Nicole Bowman
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My state is working on passing new rules stating police can no longer pull a vehicle over for things like lights outor expired tabs. Not Sure how well this advice Would work out. HOWEVER, if you can KICK a tail light out, and wave your hand or a cloth (think shirt or sock), you might attract more attention quicker.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or just pull the glowing tag to open the trunk... unless you're in an old car

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Dave van Es
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Usually, the taillights can be removed from the trunk. Remove them, stich your hand out, and you'll draw attention to your situation

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Farid Red
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The chances of cops pull the car over is very little for a broken brake light. Maybe try to disamble the tail light (most car the tail light need to be disamble from behind) and put your hand out. It will attract other driver.

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Bob Belcher
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cars have internal safety latches that glow in the dark. This isn't a problem anymore. Unless you get kidnapped by someone driving an old car.

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Penny Kemper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It pretty easy to flip the trunk latch from the inside. New cars even have buttons.

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Lisa Shelton
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol. Better to try pushing the light out and stick your arm out. I've had non-working brake lights waiting to get into a shop and never have been pulled over for it.

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Elizabeth Molloy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

How the hell are you going to even find them? These things are under a plastic shell.

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Dhukath
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

All modern car boots/trunks have an emergency release handle on the inside!

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Dave In MD
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or pull the glow in the dark emergency release and just get out.

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Jack Tripper
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless it has been removed, or is an older car, starting in the mid 90's a safety tab was mandadated, that when pulled opens the trunk.

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Brandy Grote
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Most cars nowadays have interior trunk releases for just this reason. There is a T shaped handle that should be glowing. Give it a tug when the car is stopped and jump out. Or, find the cable going from the car cabin, it might be under any carpet, along the driver's side. Or find a tool. Even if you can't open the trunk and they do, you are now armed a little.

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Nathan Pogorzala
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or in the US and other countries, pull the “mafia hostage” rip cord and prance away.

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Dan Beck
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would say it depends on where you are. I've driven around Portland OR for months with a bad tail light. Rural areas, much different.

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Martha Meyer
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's probably less likely you'll ever need that than the likelihood of being hit by lightning.

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Carol Emory
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not in NC. I've seen cop cars drive past someone with no brake lights...and they just keep going.....

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Orionpax75
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except if your in Florida cause they don't give a s**t what's broken you won't get pulled over!!

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Cassie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Modern cars have a latch to open a trunk from the inside. If you can get to the brake light wiring, you can likely access the latch.

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Frank Ropen
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You kuck with that in modern cars, without tools you can't reach the cables

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Both of my cars have thumb screws retaining a small carpet panel that allows you to access the tail lights from inside the trunk.

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The Dave
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except in Houston where the cops are nowhere to be seen on highways.

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Ember
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Where the heck are the brake light wires and how do I disconnect them?

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

They're attached to the back side of the lights themselves. Start peeling back carpet until you find them.

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GirlFriday
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just release the trunk lid from inside the trunk. This feature is standard in all vehicles and despite what you see in movies it is not easy to disable this feature. Alternatively, push out the brake light, stick your hand out the hole, and wave.

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm 100% sure if I pulled than handle and cut the cord off it would be thoroughly disabled.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

what if you're in the middle of nowhere and no cops are around?

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JennyLaRue
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smash the lights out and put your hand out - the driver won't be able to see this, so it gives other drivers a chance to get help without alerting the driver

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M O'Connell
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That doesn't work anymore, at least not on any car I've ever put lightbulbs in. The taillight assembly is fully outside of the body with studs and nuts holding it on. The only penetrations are an inch in diameter to remove the bulb sockets.

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Valley Girl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unless you're African American. When the cops show, now you've got 2 problems.

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Mike Parker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the UK it is ideal Police 'fodder' A crime detected, investigated and prosecuted, anything easy to increase their woeful 7% figures, in these times of the ChyNa virus the figure may be higher for not wearing a mask

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Bill Anderson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Every car trink has an internal lid release. It's a wire or plastic catch found on the inside edge of the inner shell of the lid and it must be there by law in America and other countries

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Piter Mandemaker
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or alternatively someone will crash into the back of the car and you can escape in an ambulance. Either way you will be out!

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Sleep with your door closed. Unlike your parents, a fire will leave your room almost completely untouched, if closed.

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40 'Facts You Probably Didn't Know That Could Save Your Life' If you ever need to escape a moving car do not jump out, put one foot down and take a step. This will significantly reduce your speed and will have a much greater chance of surviving the fall.

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Nicola Roberts
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I can't see me being able to do that. Note to self: do not put yourself into a position that you need to jump from a moving vehicle.

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If your water ever smells like cinnamon, do not drink it. People often use it to cover up the scent of poison.

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Each railroad crossing has a number on it. So, if your car gets over stuck on the train track, call 911, give them this number and they'll notify upcoming trains to stop.

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Kat
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Or maybe just step out of the car and away from the railroad. Car can be replaced.

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Condoms are useful for a number of reasons. If you need a quick way to store liquids, they can actually hold up to a gallon of water, plus they are waterproof, so you can safely store things like matches, electronics, and pretty much anything that shouldn't get wet.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But they're covered in lubricant, so that would be "wet" I'm sure, unless you dry it out first, am I thinking about this too deeply?

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If you're ever scuba diving and a giant octopus tries to grab a hold of you, do not try to prune him off. The key to survival is to get him off of one of his anchor points, like a rock or a pipe, because he can't pull you down without using leverage from his anchor.

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