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Someone Asked People To Share “Real But Crazy Facts That Could Save Your Life” And Here Are 30 Of The Most Helpful
Ever since the internet, the so-called information superhighway, introduced us to its inexhaustible stream of data, there is only so much schools and universities can teach us that can't be found online. Things that even might one day save our precious lives. Particularly, if we talk about the most random, crazy tidbits of information you might've never stumbled upon if not for curious places such as r/AskReddit.
When one person decided to ask this 40-million-user community "What are some real but crazy facts that could save your life?", the responses were as impressive as ever. From bleeding-stopping tea bags to Bear Grylls-esque survival tips involving plastic bags and tree branches, you would need an entire notebook to write down people's wildest responses. But do not worry! Bored Panda has handpicked the most fascinating facts that are equally handy and quite nuts. Hopefully, there won't be any reason for you, dear pandas, to try them out in reality though.
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#1
Point at someone and delegate. People freeze up in emergencies or assume someone else will handle a problem. Point at someone as say 'you guy in the blue shirt. Go to the gate and tell the ambulance where we are. Ma'am? please go with him.' Don't ask 'does anyone know CPR.' Point at someone and ask if they do. Even if they don't people are more likely to step forward in fear of being asked next and judged for not acting sooner then volunteering from the beginning.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
This is why you can't really judge people for not doing anything. Freezing is one of the fight or flight responses too. And people don't necessarily think straight enough to go "hey, I should do something."
Noname 2 years ago (edited)
Very true! While at a public monument in France, my husband watched me slip and fall down a short set of steps, knocking the breath out of me and stunning me. My husband just stood there unsure of what to do while another visitor rushed to me and asked if I was OK, etc. The only thing my husband said was "she doesn't speak French." I've never held it against him, but I learned that day that I could never trust my husband to be of any use in an emergency situation.
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Sarah James 2 years ago
It's completely true and one of the early things you learn when taking a first aid / early EMT training classes
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Zane Lumagrowl 2 years ago
When I was learning first aid in high school, part of what they told us was to point at the nearest bystander and say "You! Call 911, now!"
Alex Kincaid 2 years ago
The ability to take charge and make a decision is a precious and rare gift. People want to be told what to do.
Androgyny Lunacy 2 years ago
We all just have to hope that one of us will unfreeze and remember to shout these demands to others.
Teresa Spanics 2 years ago
And do it while yelling at the top of your voice to get people moving!
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
...I don't need anyone to tell me. It is instinct. I am assigned as 'Rover' at work because I just see what needs doing...and do it.
Mia Black 2 years ago
Me too. That's one reason why I will never again try to get my driver's licence. I realized (just in my mind, nothing has happened during my classes) I would not be able to react correct if something happens.
Load More Replies...We've all been there – scrolling through our feeds, only to be interrupted by a random fact that we never knew existed or needed to know. From the fact that a group of flamingos is called a "flamboyance" to survival using a plastic bag, there's no denying that random facts have an almost hypnotic appeal to us all. Especially those that increase our odds at survival.
The fascination with random tidbits of information, then, has become kind of a cultural phenomenon. There are websites like Reddit and social media accounts, such as 'Unbelievable Facts', dedicated solely to sharing these curious pieces of information. But what is it about these facts that capture our attention? The element of surprise or, perhaps, the feeling of stumbling upon something absolutely gobsmacking?
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#2
If you get stabbed or impaled, LEAVE THE FOREIGN OBJECT ALONE. Do not attempt to remove it. Yeah, it's horrible and it's freaking you out, but your odds of survival are much higher if you just leave it be. Medical professionals will remove it in an environment equipped to deal with it.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
All these days watching medical/police/firefight tv shows have taught me so much :')
Cooking Panda 2 years ago
So true! That'a why i love those shows instead of romcoms/drama
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Mysteria 2 years ago
I once heard of this person who was training to be a paramedic or something. They were in a team with an experienced guy going to actual scenes. One was this guy who called 911 after being stabbed. The trainee literally pulled the knife out, then the experienced paramedic was like “WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!” and in a panic the trainee put the knife back in. He lost any chance of getting his license because he panicked.
Son of Philosoraptor 2 years ago
That kitchen knife sticking through your arm is holding closed all the veins and arteries it cut. If you pull it out, the bleeding starts. Potentially fatally.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
If you take it out, it’d be like taking out a cork in a dam crack… well, not that dramatic, but it does damage the wound INTERNALLY when taken out
Debby Keir 2 years ago
And make a padded ring round the object before bandaging to prevent it goung in further.
Phil Vaive 2 years ago
If you aren't convinced, fill up a plastic baggie (like a sandwich bag) with water, and then stab it with a pair of scissors or something. Don't take out the scissors, and look at how much water comes out. Then remove the scissors and see how much water comes out. That'll convince you.
In order to dig deeper and understand the appeal of random information, Bored Panda reached out to Scott Young, an entrepreneur and a Wall Street Journal bestselling author of "Ultralearning." He believes that there's no such thing as useless information, whether you're reading about sea cucumbers breathing through their butts or the King of Rock, Elvis', tragic demise on the toilet.
"I tend to think that we tend to underrate the value of 'useless' knowledge," Young said in an email. "The more things you know about something, the better you’re able to remember and reason about new information you encounter." We guess, when putting it that way, trivia nights don't sound that bad.
#3
Not too crazy but if someone is acting drunk but didnt had any alcohol, ask them to smile, if one side of their mouth is down, take them to a doctor cause they are having or will have a stroke.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
The FAST test can help you determine if someone is having a stroke. F for Face drooping, ask the person to smile and check if the smile is lopsided. A for Arm weakness, ask the person to raise their arms. If the person is unable to raise the hands without one of them drooping, it could be the sign of a stroke. S for speech, if the person is unable to speak properly without slurring the words and the person is showing other symptoms then get them to the hospital ASAP! T stands for time, as time is of the essence. Call the emergency number for a hospital in your country and get the stroke victim as fast as possible to the hospital
Ge Po 2 years ago
If that is not the case, check whether they might be diabetic. Low blood-sugar levels as well as too high blood-sugar levels may appear as being drunk. (Poor balance, slurred speech, hard to think, thirsty with high blood-sugar levels, shaking, tired, hungry at both.) Give them something sugary, preferably orange-juice, honey or jam, as long as they are still awake and call for help. Adding a little sugar to high levels is not that dangerous, as not giving any when levels are low can be mortal.
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Bethan Coleman 2 years ago (edited)
Drunk/drowsy behaviour can also be due to problems with a diabetics blood sugar levels. Calmly check to see if they are wearing a medic alert bracelet or necklace which should tell you if they are diabetic.
Brenda 2 years ago
This happened to my husband last October. Family in kitchen, suddenly he can't cut anymore, right hand shaking, slow (not slurred) speech. Got to the hospital w/in 45 minutes of starting so he got the meds that help stop it. Because of that, speech therapy was all that he needed after surgery. Don't wait! Get to a hospital asap!
Ozymandias73 2 years ago
The acting drunk part is also a possible indication of someone suffering from a diabetic low. Trust me, it is not fun to experience.
Xenia Harley 2 years ago
I had a stroke nearly three years ago. I got up early, got horses walked in from the fields, walked my dogs, which meant I drove home to get them, etc. I first noticed a slight impairment in my balance, inability to throw properly, so loss of some coordination. Only later had slurred speech. Those are signs to get to a hospital, too.
TheElderNom 2 years ago
As I recall bad blood sugar levels can also make you seem drunk. I think it is when you have too much insulin, but I'm not a doctor.
#4
If your house smells like fish for absolutely no reason, 9 times out of 10 it means that there is an electrical fire. The other time it means you need to take a shower.
Ishaan Sawant 2 years ago
or maybe you're the fire, i mean your name is phoenix so....
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pink_panda 2 years ago
Had this happen in my house. Every time I turned on a specific light, I would eventually smell this. We were able to get an electrician to take care of it before it started a fire.
Xenia Harley 2 years ago
Or the dog has a problem with a**l glands! My one dog used to blow his a**l glands all the time in the car, so my car smelled like I sold fish for years!
Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
Oh man, my dog has fishy smelling ānäl glands. Ugh. You have my sympathy. I have to take my doggo to the vet every 4 weeks to get his ānäl glands expressed. Tried the local groomer but apparently, according to my vet, they don't do it thoroughly enough. My vet wanted to show me how to express the dog's ānäl glands myself. Nope nope nope, just take my money, thanks.
Load More Replies... Stardust she/her 2 years ago
How does fish smell? I’ve never been around seafood so I don’t know
Toni Kay 2 years ago
I'm not trying to be rude, but how has someone never been around any seafood before? That seems crazy to me. The other day, my sons 15 year old son was hanging out fishing and I mentioned they need to plan a fish fry some time this summer and his Dad said his son has never had fish before and I thought that was wild too.
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Greenmantle 2 years ago
Question: is the fishy smell coming from the burning insulation over the copper wires or do electrical fires release fishy smelling compounds?
Pan Narrans 2 years ago
A lot of cable are made with fish oil, probably for long-standing flexibility. That's why marters (rodent type critter in Europe) gnaw through cables in cars. For them they smell a bit like fish and they nibble on them. So, if you heat those cables the fish smell increases.
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Mocha The Lion 2 years ago
if so, DONT TURN ON THE LIGHTS, it could trigger a spark and everything would go up in flames
Sherman 2 years ago
Or you had a feral cat drag a fish under there & leave the carcass to rot.... sounds specific right? Yeah that's cause that's exactly what happened to me. I was convinced that my house was going to light up while I was sleeping because all I smelled was a fishy gross smell... called the landlord he's a smoker of 56+ years. So he couldn't smell a thing. My husband is just dumb. & then I called my neighbor who's a retired firefighter & he's like "nah.. that's FISH fish.. not fire fish!" & he crawled under there & found the nibbled on carcass. Went thru my exterior cameras & sure enough... there was one of the cats.. dragging a mystery fish onto my property.. btw... we don't live near water soooo.... idk where she got it from.
Iblowsheep_V3.2 2 years ago
so wait for flames to start coming from your walls if not take a shower??? oh btw, if there is an electrical fire that smells like fish, then that is reason, your house smells like fish is it not?
#5
I learned this from a firefighter video I saw years ago, probably here on Reddit. If you are ever choking and there is nobody to help you, lay on the floor on your hands and knees, then drop your body to the floor. This should create a sudden puff of air, pushing the food out of your throat. If at first you don't succeed, try it again! It will save your life.
Anyone-for-tea? 2 years ago
Or find a chair or sofa and throw yourself onto the back of it, so the back hits you under you rib cage, which is hard to describe but I hope you know what I mean!
Ann Maack 2 years ago
I did that when I was chocking on a hard butterscotch candy.
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Androgyny Lunacy 2 years ago
This one. Very helpful for my occasional paranoia of choking on something.
Sherman 2 years ago
JUST BUY THE DEVICE!! There's this choking device for adults & kids that sucks that s**t out of your lungs. I have them in my house & car. Way easier & might be the difference in life or death. Especially if you're not someone who is young, flexible, agile & quick... having one of these is a lot safer, easier & reliable.
RapidUnscheduledDisassembly 2 years ago
Great video on the chair/table method: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=LQUKhyZ9j7s
Duck Duck Panda 2 years ago
And if you’re still coughing, keep on coughing! If you try to do the Heimlich Manoeuvre when you’re still coughing, it could work, or it could get the object further stuck in your throat
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
bp is a rehash of reddit. without the incels.
Load More Replies...Another reason why we can't get enough of these lists full of juicy bits of information is quite simple, really - it's curiosity. Or as Thomas Hobbes, an English philosopher, called it, "the lust of the mind."
Duncan Pritchard, a professor of philosophy, specializing in epistemology (the science of knowledge) at the University of California, Irvine, believes we are quite lucky to have this biological trait. "We often don’t know what facts are useful in advance, so it’s helpful to be gaining new information," he told Bored Panda in an email. "Particularly, surprising information, as it may drive further useful inquiries in the future."
#6
Never, ever, ever go with someone who has a gun or knife pressed against you. Most people think complying with save them, but really they are just looking for a better place to kill you. Make them kill you in a crowded location or the current one. Chances are they won’t or they wouldn’t have asked you to go with them.
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
Never, ever go to a second location. Do whatever it takes, because once they move you you are *finished*.
Mocha The Lion 2 years ago
ya, if they tell you to drive them somewhere, CRASH. THE. CAR. i dont care if you dont have insurance, most of the time theyll get out of there bcz a crashed car is no use to them.
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Arthur Waite 2 years ago
One reasonable solution is to faint. Just swoon on down to the ground, and that'll attract enough attention that they'll scram. Anyway, you're probably to heavy to carry-off.
Your Neighborhood Alien 2 years ago (edited)
Ooo! That's a good idea! Do you think that they might try to drag you off, though, or would that draw too much attention? I wonder if pretending if you're suicidal would make them less likely to do it. I.e. Asking them to kill you, since it might be such a shock or take the "fun" out of it for them.
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Susan Robinson 2 years ago
I have heard the advice to NOT go to the second location many times, but my stupid a*s would be like, “Oh is that a knife? Ok where are we going? No problem.”
karen Young 2 years ago
Always told my kids. Rather you be dead on the street than any of the unknown horrors you may be subjected to.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
Fortunately I've never had the opportunity to test it, but my feeling has always been that if the person is willing to kill you for not complying, then they are willing to kill you once they are finished with you too. Dead men (and women) tell no tales.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Usually what happens to everyone on tv. Villain: “oh, yes, I’ll spare your mother if you comply…” Stupid person: *complies* “okay, now release my mother!” Villain: “haha, you fool! You think I was going to let go of one of my better victories? She’s done!” Stupid person: “noooooo!” *either saves her or doesn't* THE END
Load More Replies... DarkViolet 2 years ago
If you're being abducted by weapon, it's time to revisit your childhood. Turn into a toddler that doesn't want to go somewhere. Do a seat drop and refuse to move. Better yet, throw a temper tantrum, and watch how quickly the suspect leaves the scene. They don't know how to handle crazy folks.
Connie Hirsch 2 years ago
Better to struggle with them in a place where there's more people around to (hopefully) intervene.
H.J. carlson 2 years ago
And make as much noise as you can super loudly!!
Load More Replies... Androgyny Lunacy 2 years ago
I watch a lot of true crime and I knew this one. Learning safety methods. 😎
#7
If the ocean water suddenly recedes at the beach you're at a tsunami is probably coming. Run, don't look at the fish.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
This is something that actually makes me wonder: is it worth it? How much time do we have until the tsunami hits? How far can we actually get? I mean this very seriously, not joking this time
Anne 2 years ago
Depends on how big the tsunami is - which is relative to the depth of the water, the event that starts it etc. There is no telling. you may have mere minutes. Just grab kids/dogs/cats and run to as high ground as you can.
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Melinda Layten 2 years ago
There were some cases in the Indian Ocean Christmas Tsunami where people who knew this successfully got people to high ground and survived. So it's basically your only chance. Also the first wave is often smaller than subsequent waves, so run uphill and don't head back after the first wave(s) hit. Once the wave is visible you have no chance at all.
Deborah Rubin 2 years ago
If you see the animals heading for higher ground, run with them. Actually happens.
#8
A motorcycle helmet is stronger than a skull.
Susie Elle 2 years ago
Also a motorcycle suit is stronger than skin, and you can't live as just a head.
Deborah B 2 years ago
If someone has been in a motorcyle accident and has damage to the helmet, do NOT remove the helmet. Wait until the EMTs clear them, or if necessary, they've had a head x-ray. If their skull or C-spine is fractured, removing the helmet can kill them.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Unless of course they aren't breathing. Better to have damage caused by CPR than be dead.
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Charles Kormos 2 years ago
And when riding assume you are invisible to all other drivers. They will look you in the eye then pull out in front of you because they don't see you.
Salty Sasquatch 2 years ago
Unless the helmet is defective. My mother-in-law still has a plate in her head from an accident many decades ago. Her migraines can be so bad that she can take medication until her skin is numb and still have headaches.
Nadine Debard 2 years ago
Moreover, after any impact, fall, or if painted with the wrong product, the helmet must be discarded.
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Celtic Pirate Queen 2 years ago
My ex & I went to New Mexico to visit a friend. There's no helmet law there (at least then, I don't know about now). I refused to get on the motorcycle if he wasn't going to wear his helmet. He threw a little b*tch fit, but I wouldn't budge, so he drove off without me. I booked a flight and flew home (I left him a note). Refused to answer his calls or texts for the next week he was there. Obviously, I still have a brain because I choose to protect it.
You know that feeling when you're scrolling through your feed, and suddenly you find yourself deep in a rabbit hole reading about a celebrity's latest feud, or some obscure conspiracy theory, like "Illuminati"? Well, turns out, that's just your insatiable curiosity at work. The same way we accidentally learned how to make a fire by striking rocks against each other.
Yes, the practical application of most of this information applies to water cooler chats and awkward 'breaking the ice' moments. Still, though, we just can't help but indulge in learning about things that seem utterly irrelevant to our lives. Partly because it makes us feel good about ourselves.
"Learning something surprising can make us feel clever — this is one feature of the internet, in that it makes us feel that we know things that we probably don’t know that well at all," Pritchard explained. "It’s nice to feel clever!" It sure does, especially when there's dopamine involved, a Scooby Snack-type of hormone that makes us feel good as a reward for doing/learning something new.
#9
Pretending to order a pizza while calling the cops most likely will work . Some women who lived with domestic abusers have done this.
Astrius 2 years ago (edited)
Yes. Answer the questions with pizza related answers. (yes, pepperoni, please.)
Henry Russell 2 years ago
they should make code words for this toppings other than cheese = hes not home ,while cheese = hes home. coke = he is dangerous, fanta = theres more than one, water = hes not dangerous. then the police should arrive with a pizza box open and instead of pizza its a gun and like rip-off the pizza uniform
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
My grandma told me about this she said something like “Can I have a large) hinting she has a problem I might be wrong though
Judi Michelle 2 years ago
Yes! This. I unfortunately was not in a position to make this call during/ after my dv assault. But meeting women during my recovery I have met a couple who have done this and it worked. Call 911 and say I need to order a pizza. Most dispatchers know this and will do the talking
Michael Largey 2 years ago
And for people who are only just pests, pretend to call the police while ordering a pizza.
H.J. carlson 2 years ago
Wouldn't ordering pizza be a weird thing to do in a terrifying situation?!?!
#10
If you get bit by a wild animal, you must get the rabies vaccine. Rabies is not like a flu or mild inconvenience. It’s one of the most lethal diseases on the planet. It has a near 100% fatality once the disease takes hold (and it’s a horrible way to go).
scag$y 2 years ago
Did I read on here that by the time you develop symptoms of a rabies infection, you're already too late to save and a grim, painful death is inevitable? I think I did. It's certainly the kind of grisly factoid that we all love BP for, isn't it?
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Yup. Only like 2 people have survived by being put into a medically induced coma. Also, fun fact, it makes you unable to swallow and leads to hydrophobia.
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Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I got bit by a stray cat 2 years ago and my parents said it was nothing to worry about. Lyssa virus can stay in the body for years without any symptoms so I’m worried that I might die of rabies one day
Mysteria 2 years ago
If you haven’t already, get the vaccine. It’s only lethal once symptoms show up, you’re not doomed yet.
Load More Replies... Slondal 2 years ago
This is not correct. Whilst seeking medical treatment is, of course, advisable there are many countries where rabies is not present, and consequently vaccination is unnecessary and unlikely to be available.
Con O Cuinn 2 years ago
Came here to say this. There hasn't been an indigenous case of rabies in Ireland since 1903. All the cases since then have been imported domestic animals like ferrets, and few and far between.
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Doireanne 2 years ago
Half true. Rabies is almost 100% fatal. However, not all animals are carriers or vectors. Some animals, such as squirrels, are extremely unlikely to have rabies. A bat or a raccoon, on the other hand, are more likely to have it. In some countries rabies is more of a problem than others. Bottom line, if you are bitten by a wild animal, go directly to an ER (or whatever they call it in your location) and let the professionals decide what to do.
Celeste Grant 2 years ago
Be aware if you are in a country that has rabies or not. If you come from somewhere without rabies it might not be something you think about, so always check. Equally if you are visiting a country that doesn't have rabies, being aware you don't need to get a rabies injection will save you getting medical help unnecessarily.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
YAY For living in Australia! Everything wants to kill and/or eat you but at least you won't get rabies here.
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Deanna Crichley 2 years ago
If there is a bat in your home, you should still go get the shots. Their teeth are so tiny, you might not know you've been bitten.
Vicki Perizzolo 2 years ago
and get the entire series - people have died from not having them all
#11
If you end up having to survive in a forest, crickets or grasshoppers chirping is NOT annoying. It is your sign of safety
(Crickets stop chirping when something big is moving close to them).
scag$y 2 years ago
Even if they are chirping, don't be complacent. Any one of those little critters might have a knife.
Mad Dragon 2 years ago
The probability of being killed by a cricket is low...but never zero.
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Tetelestai 2 years ago
Mm! I should’ve known this Everytime I tried to find the source of cricket chirps! They always stop if I get close
Alex Kincaid 2 years ago
Large critters include you, so don't freak out if they stop chirping while you crash through the brush. Also, crickets always carry knives, grasshoppers not so much.
#12
If you ever get in a fight never fight fair go for the dirty s**t kick people in the balls throw s**t in their eyes etc. If you really need to make an opening for yourself grab the ear and pull it only takes 7 pounds of pressure to tear an ear off
jdtimid123 2 years ago
Yeah, the only time you fight fair is in a sport. If someone is trying to rape or kille, everything is fair game and I fully intend to leave scars, or worse if I can. Make him think twice next time he wants to hurt me or someone else. If it's a bar fight, I'd still fight dirty cause I'm definitely not getting my butt kicked trying to fight "fair," especially since the other person most likely is doing the attacking. I, personally, don't exactly pick fights lol also, open hand strikes are better than punches, especially for the head. Less risk of breaking your hand and better chance of actually hitting the person with the larger surface of an open hand vs a fist.
Salty Sasquatch 2 years ago
I've heard that clapping hands on both of the person's ears can be quite painful! Of course, never having tried that myself, don't know if it's true or not.
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and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Eyes, ears, nose, mouth. Genitals, back of the knees, throat, maybe boobs. Bite, scratch, kick. KICKING IS LETHAL FORCE. Get a good shot at the head or throat. Stab at the face, especially the eyes if you have keys, pencil, pen, etc. and be LOUD.
Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
If they are close enough to stab you, or put you in a straight jacket, you are close enough to jam your thumb into their eyes, or kick them in the groin, or punch them in the temples, or break their nose, or crack a few ribs. If they have you in a choke hold, elbow them in the stomach, or punch them in the groin, or just try to bite down on them. You can easily bite off a finger with the same amount of force as it does to bite a carrot. If you have sharp nails, go full force and scratch them as much as possible. As shown in another post, you will get their dna, and it can get them sent to the hospital where police can be waiting at. So in other words, fight dirty.
Tetelestai 2 years ago (edited)
My little cousin once said something along the lines of: “Kick him in the crotch and eat his soul![venom voice]” Whenever her parents asked her what she’d do to “him.” She stopped now, thankfully. But uh… how do you get the c**p in the first place, to throw in their eyes?
And thus, "sometimes we are just interested in surprising information for its own sake," as Pritchard argued. "There’s a joy we get from learning something new, independent of whether it has any practical utility."
But what happens if your hunger for curiosity suddenly starts declining? It's been widely reported that as we get older, naturally, we start showing a lower level of intellectual curiosity. For those who would like to rekindle their eagerness to learn new things, Young suggests looking at it this way: "What’s something you’re already curious about and could perhaps make an effort to learn more about?"
Curiosity, he explains, "can be paradoxical in that it tends to increase as we know more — more knowledge doesn’t just fill in what we know, but also shows what we’re missing."
#13
If you find yourself stranded in a desert, ration sweat, not water. Of course don’t drink all of your water in one go, but the rate a which you’ll dehydrate and overheat if exerting yourself (e.g. walking/hiking too fast or climbing over obstacles in the heat of the day) will kill you much quicker. Many people are found dead, with water, which is terrifying.
Judes 2 years ago
If you are stranded in the desert with a vehicle DO NOT LEAVE THE VEHICLE. You have a much greater chance of getting found if you are near a vehicle, and you are very unlikely to be able to carry enough water to get you out of the desert.
Jared Robinson 2 years ago
Also if you use just water and not anti freeze in your radiator you have access to quite a bit of water, it will have to be filtered but should be free of bacteria or germs.
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Greenmantle 2 years ago
If in Australia do not leave the car. Just don't. Don't drink the water from the radiator, or the windscreen washer. Find a low point in the land, dig down until you feel dampness. Or, tie a plastic bag around some leaves. It's far from ideal but it will help you hold out. Learn the basics of a solar still.
Sue User 2 years ago
If I lived in Australia, I would be carrying gallons of water in my car. As it is, i have a survival kit in my car: compass, whistle, solar blanket, knife, etc. My friend bought me a lifestraw. And I do carry water and snacks.
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Upstaged75 2 years ago
This is a sad story about an experienced young hiker who made a few basics mistakes and lost his life. I can only imagine what his last moments must have been like, knowing that he wouldn't get help in time. :( http://www.bogley.com/forum/showthread.php?37959-Grand-Canyon-Adventure-Turned-Tragic
Doctor Strange 2 years ago
If you are stranded in the desert, don't walk during the day. Find shade, even if it means burying yourself. Walk at night when it is much cooler.
Sinnsyk Jakte 2 years ago
Cannot count how many barren campsites I've found in the deserts of Arizona where there empty gallons of water...clothing...
#14
Don't swim towards the cute dolphins. Those m***********s will hit you with their tails, headbutt you, and drown you if they feel like it.
Seriously, they're big, strong, wild animals, and although they are generally pretty chill around humans you really don't want to meet one in a bad mood.
Yvonne Dauwalder Balsiger 2 years ago
Indelicately put, but to the point 😂 Dolphins try to mate with anything, blowholes of other dolphins, other species, who cares...
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Piper 2 years ago
Even then be careful. The comment above about dolphins trying to mate with you is very, very true.
Load More Replies... DarkViolet 2 years ago
It sounds like what would happen during mating season. It's not a good idea to approach ANY animals in the wild, whether it be on land or in the ocean. But with a school of dolphins is the safest place to be in areas where sharks are known to hang out.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
There has been a single documented case of a fatal dolphin attack, which occurred in 1994. Sharks are far more dangerous and you're still extremely unlikely to be attacked by a shark. https://centerforsurfresearch.org/do-dolphins-attack-humans/#:~:text=People%20often%20wonder%20%22do%20wild,being%20rammed%20by%20a%20dolphin.
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
Well, strictly speaking, the largest dolphin species is the orca. Hopefully no one's trying to swim with them, though.
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Bill McDowall 2 years ago
We've all heard those wholesome stories of dolphins rescuing people by dragging them to shore, but what about those assh**le dolphins who drag them further out to sea! 🤔
Jane Hower 2 years ago
There are great stories about dolphins pushing a person in the water to land where they survived - what you don't hear is the stories of them pushing you out to sea until you die!! Makes you wonder, doesn't it?
Cathryn Cade 2 years ago
Doubtful, but you should leave them alone because they may be resting, although they 'look' awake. Also, if you're in Hawaii, you can get a big-a** fine for harassing dolphins.
#15
If you’re a lady being followed in a city, liquor store/corner stores are great places to duck into. Clerks are great people to tell. Have been followed in sketchy neighborhoods a number of times and they’ve been great and down to tell a creepy f****r off or just keep an eye out for me 9.5/10 times.
Would write an ode to them if I could.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
I used to work at an off-licence (liquor store to my US brethren) and we did help out a few people in distress. Just the presence of other people and security cameras, plus a panic button the back, was enough to deter most of the creeps. However, we (the staff) got all sorts of s**t from the low-lifes who came in there and threatened in the most awful way. One guy even followed me home once after saying he was going to attack me after work. Terrifying. I left soon after.
Wellsandra Hill 2 years ago
Or you can act crazy like crab walking singing the abc’s to the rhythm of living on a prayer. Chances are that they will think you are a maniac and will leave you alone
Tetelestai 2 years ago (edited)
I’d do that but… actually, there is no “but”! If someone’s definitely stalking me to hurt me, I’m going to freaking SING THE PI SONG. “THEY SAID WOULD YOU LIKE SOME PIE, I SAID YES I WOULD. I FORGOT THEY MAJORED IN MATH, I WOULD UNDO IT IF I COULD. THEY SAID 3.1415926535897932384626433!!!” Based on your suggestion, I should add a movement, so… moonwalk or saut de chats into the nearest store!
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Hilary Gilbertson 2 years ago
Banks, on the other hand are lousy places to get away from your followers. I did this. Turned out I'd mistaken my followers' motives, and they were going in, armed, to rob my local bank. Not an experience I ever want to repeat.
Moezzzz 2 years ago
Yeah, those people generally either hate their lives and could care less about telling someone off who is following you or it's their store and will be damned if they let a******s ruin the area. They've always been some of the nicest people I've ever met- genuinely want to talk about the brands they have, what is the best and won't kill you with a hangover the next morning.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
I had that happen to me once, after working late. I had to duck into a liquor store in my neighborhood, where the staff knew me. To this day, I don't know what was said to him, but I never saw him in my neighborhood again.
#16
If you're in water and don't know which way is up, blow out some air and follow the bubbles
If you're under snow and don't know the way up, drool and let gravity do its thing.
If you're getting jumped at or anything like it. scratch the skin on the person (face would be easiest) to get some DNA under your fingernails. (Maybe not directly life saving, but at least makes it easier to identify the perpetrator).
Mocha The Lion 2 years ago
(not my story) once a fellow teacher was teaching her class about guns and what to do if she gets shot (school shootings are a huge problem in america), so she was asking the students what they should do and one of them said: "avenge you".
Load More Replies... DarkViolet 2 years ago
In a fight for your life, Queensbury rules do not apply. Use the Israeli method: keep hitting them until they don't get up. Stomp those "grapes" like you're on steroids.
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
A women (I forgot her name) was attacked by a man he had poured bleach on her to cover his DNA but she had fought so a piece of his DNA got stuck under her fingernail so they found him and he got arrested for murder and attempted murder
Tetelestai 2 years ago (edited)
This makes me think of scratching my nails on a chalkboard *shudder* but if it helps them catch the villain after I’m gone… then sure. I’ll make sure I render them blind
#17
If you think your house is haunted and "feel a presence", you may have a carbon monoxide leak. Get a detector at home depot. Symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning include hallucination.
Charles Kormos 2 years ago
Havana Syndrome is carbon monoxide poisoning. That's my diagnosis. Any government employee in similar circumstances should wear a portable detector.
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
A few months back my neighbor smelled this stuff (or something else dangerous) and called 91a I was extremely confused when a fire truck and 2 po lie cars pulled up in front of mine and the neighbor’s houses
SofiaB 2 years ago
Carbon monoxide is ordorless...that's why it's even more dangerous than other poisonous gasses
Load More Replies... Gg 2 years ago
My old apartment was haunted. Found out after we'd been there awhile that my area is famous for weird happenings. There's a movie and now a podcast about it even. I miss my "ghost" though, they were friendly. Heard a knock on my bedroom door once and I just asked them to leave me alone and it stopped. Battery operated things turning on by themselves, stuff like that. I miss my ghost.
Whitefox 2 years ago
I've lived with ghosts and other entities. the ghosts were always welcome. The others, not so much.
Load More Replies... martymcmatrix 2 years ago
... or maybe you're haunted by an unknown source of infrasound emission.
#18
Never leave unsecured heavy objects like tools on the back seat/parcel shelf of your car. In a high-speed collision, such items can kill you.
scag$y 2 years ago (edited)
True! I have a feeling that the UK recently made it illegal for a dog to travel in a car without a little doggy seatbelt. To clarify, that's whether they are driving or not. EDIT: Joking apart, don't fasten the doggy seatbelt to the dog's collar either. Fasten it to a harness instead and your lil' pal has a much better chance of avoiding serious neck injuries if you have an accident.
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SynthaCybe 2 years ago
your average box of tissues, on the parcel shelf, in a collision of 40 mph and above will have the same impact force as if somebody throwing a house brick at your head!
Christopher Hebhardt 2 years ago
Don't forget people! Someone unbuckled in the back seat will go flying forward with a lot of energy in a crash.
Sabra Faire 2 years ago
I've never heard of a parcel shelf either. Can't be the dash?
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#19
Teabags stop bleeding. They have an acid called tannic which is a natural clotting agent.
Laura Ford-Everett 2 years ago
OMG how did these comments even happen LOLOLOLOl...HAHAHAHAHAH
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Iblowsheep_V3.2 2 years ago
so, do you need to wet the teabag before you put it on the wound? just put it on dry? steep it for a few minutes first? open it up and put the loose leaves on it.......this is a very vague "tip" I think i will stick with the tried and true "apply direct pressure" thank you.
Moezzzz 2 years ago
This is good for oral bleeding (tooth pulled, etc). Black or green teas will work- boil the bag for 2-3 min then let it cool, then pop it in your mouth. It has tannins, which are astringents which will shrink blood vessels. It also has antibacterial properties as well.
Ruth 2 years ago
Our pediatrician told us about this when our child was old enough to start losing baby teeth. Worked like a charm. When kid lost a tooth and was bleeding, we had them bite down on a damp tea bag until bleeding stopped.
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Susan Robinson 2 years ago
Could have used this advice about an hour ago. Itched my arm, then noticed my sleeve was covered in blood. Just from a little, tiny scratch
Dianellian 2 years ago
Are you on blood thinners? May want to look in to that further is not.
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Natalie Cilla 2 years ago (edited)
Made my day. 😅 In case you were serious: put it into some water, squeeze a bit, put it on the wound and try not to eat it, no matter how yummy it looks.
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Aileen Grist 2 years ago
Ground bloat pepper stops bleeding too. Used to carry those little sachets for my father who was on warfarin
#20
Don't eat a lot of food right away after a long fast.
black_dragon3453 replied:
my great-grandfather was an Italian soldier and POW during wwii. as his camp was liberated, the us troops gave the starving prisoners as much food as they could eat, but he knew better and did not indulge. he and the americans watched in horror as cramps and nausea took over and most of the prisoners died. scary sh*t
cerinamroth 2 years ago
It is terrible how many people died after liberation due to this. It has now been shown that small amounts of mashed rice porridge are the best thing to give in such a situation.
Xenia Harley 2 years ago
That goes for animals, too. If you find a starving dog, for example, small frequent meals, and water too!
Rosie Red 2 years ago
Thank you for pointing that out. I would have been the dumdum that gave the poor soul too much food at once.
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Katy McMouse 2 years ago
This happened with my nephew, after he and his sister came to live with us. He'd eat dinner and go for seconds and then snack throughout the night. Before he would go to bed, the stomach pains would start and he would be in misery the next morning. It took us a couple of days to realize what was happening, and we were able to slow his eating down. It was kind of heartbreaking to see him be so happy to be able to eat whenever he wanted, only to suffer the consequences rather quickly.
Doodles1983 2 years ago
Stomachs shrink in starving people (despite the deceptive round bellies). Feeding them a lot in a short time, the stomach cannot cope. It will go into overdrive. Cause vomiting, diarrhoea and ultimately further dehydration which causes the death. Small regular mouthfuls of complex carbs and sips of water. It is a kind cruelty when someone is so hungry.
Alexandra Davis 2 years ago
Re-feeding syndrome is awful. I have a stomach issue that at times makes me so so ill I can't eat for weeks and when the flare is over I have to eat little small meals and build up. Same for those recovering from anorexia, I sadly knew someone who had anorexia and their parents locked them away and forced them to eat instead of seeking medical help and she sadly passed away
Cosmologist wannabe 2 years ago
I am jewish, so when i fast for yom kippur, my dad tells me to eat slowly, but to eat a lot of sugars and nutrients bc the body needs energy to work, and nutrients and sugars (natural oc) are good storages for energy. The stomach is also 'smaller', so it needs to readjust to normal food levels. You can overeat and die from the body using too much energy to digest the food.
SarahBee 2 years ago
And of course, break fasts always have tons and tons of food!
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Judy Reynolds 2 years ago
If I am really hungry, I have to take small bites, with intervals between them, or I will vomit. My father did this too.
Estelle Winwoode 2 years ago
A long fast isn't enough to cause this, you actually have to be starved. It's called "refeeding syndrome" and it's caused by sudden large metabolic shifts and changes in electrolytes. Animals that are malnourished and then rescued and fed are also susceptible to refeeding syndrome.
#21
If you crash into an electrical pole, immediately call 911 (or your country's equivalent) and stay in the car. You could have downed an electrical wire, and the wire will still be live. Assume the entire area around your car is electrified. Only get out of the car if there's an immediate danger, such as a fire. When you exit the car, make sure both feet touch the ground at the same time, and only take small, shuffling steps, and make sure both feet are touching the groud at all times.
There were 2 teenagers from my hometown that were electrocuted after an accident like this.
Katy McMouse 2 years ago
We had a severe ice storm years ago that left lines down all over our yard. One line fell on our car and it took three days before the linemen from a neighboring state reached our street. Turns out that it wasn't electrical, but we weren't about to test it ourselves. We were stuck for 3 days, but it was kind of fun.
Debby Keir 2 years ago
Once saw an 'electrical' fire. Electricity pylon struck by lightning and wires fell across the yard of a dairy - hundreds of glass milk bottles just meted in the fire.
bread lord 2 years ago
don't just step out or take a small hop out of the car, jump as far as you can away and than keep bunny hopping as far as you can go. Better safe than sorry
#22
If you ever have to rescue a drowning person, throw them something to grab onto beside yourself.
Muff_Fluff 2 years ago
This is why I love the BoredPanda community. If you go other places and say this, people call you a psychopath.
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RandomEpiBioPerson 2 years ago
Yea, Beach lifeguards are, at least sometimes, taught that is the person is panicking too much to rescue and starts dressing you down too, knock them out, if you can.
Jean Lancelin 2 years ago
Doing surf life saving in Australia, you learn how to escape the panicking person drowning his saver by just diving => he will not follow.
Load More Replies... martymcmatrix 2 years ago
....and NO, a solid block of concrete definitley would not apply here!
H.J. carlson 2 years ago
Throw something that floats that can be grabbed and towed back to you.
Alex Kincaid 2 years ago
If you cannot toss them something, they will drag you down with them... Suck, Tuck and Duck away if that happens.
#23
Ammonia and bleach do not mix.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
Translation: it can kill you, don't do it. Phrased like that sounds as innocent as water and oil
SynthaCybe 2 years ago
Bleach + Ammonia = Chloramine Gas - Damages Mucous membranes (Eyes, Mouth, Lungs). Bleach + Alcohol = Chloroform - Knocks you out, causes liver, respiratory and cardiac failure. Bleach + Vinegar = Chlorine Gas - Toxic Irritant Peroxide + Vinegar = Peracetic Acid - Highly Corrosive
Slondal 2 years ago
A good way to clean an enclosed shower whilst also removing the limescale? Well, it's also a good way to purge your mouth, throat and lungs.
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Ronnie Beaton 2 years ago
There was a episode of a TV show here in the UK where a lady with severe OCD was cleaning student accommodation. The student, studying chemistry, had to tell the production team to stop her mixing cleaning products because she was just a couple of steps away from accidentally making chlorine gas.
#24
If you're choking, don't get embarrassed, don't go to the bathroom, don't walk away from people. I've seen a couple people nearly die because they were panicking and walked away from the dinner table(s) and such while choking.
Do the universal sign for choking with both your hands on your neck, and most people will get the message.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
my mom's friend saved my life by taking a sausage skin out of my throat. Thankfully she is a doctor and acted really quick while my mom was away getting food
Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
I saved my mom's life while she was choking on a piece of steak. It was at a family dinner in a restaurant, where she was sitting across from me. I glanced at her and noticed that the water she was drinking was dribbling out of the sides of her mouth. Without really thinking, I ran around the table, hauled her out of her chair, and did the Heimlich maneuver. It turned out that she had started choking well over a minute before, and hadn't been able to breathe the entire time.
Susie Elle 2 years ago
If they're panicking then it means they can't think straight. Lots of people panick and start to run or walk away when choking, or so I've been told by the first-aid trainer that hosted the first-aid course I attended.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
My husband did that once. He was coughing, soni thought he just swallowed something liquid wrong. He got up and went to the bathroom without making any signal that he was in distress so I kept watching the show we had on cause lots of people go to the nearest sink to clear a cough. Turned out he was choking on a skittle and got mad at me for not realizing it (I did listen in case he suddenly stopped coughing just in case, which, idk but I didn't hear any silence until he came back out to the living room after). Said he felt himself start to black out at one point. So yeah, never leave the room that has people in it, cause we aren't mind readers and don't always know that you're trying to cough up lodged food.
Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
Yeah I’d rather be embarrassed and living then dying alone in a bathroom
Christopher Gerlach 2 years ago
When I took a CRP class I was told if you saw someone chocking at a restaurant and they go to the bathroom, to follow them to make sure they were ok.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
I once choked on some potato chips (crisps) and my airway was almost completely occluded. All I could do was get out of my car (I was in a shopping centre carpark) and wave my hands above my head and hope someone saw me. Thankfully my attempts to cough resulted in me retching and I was able to clear my airway, but it was very scary
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Most chocking deaths happen Bc the person is to embarrassed to tell anyone their chocking
Sara Wilson 2 years ago
I was at work once and one of our bigger (tall) guys came TEARING thru the office! Turns out he was choking and one of his friends on the other side of the office knew the Heimlich
assdog 2 years ago
I think that if yer choking to un-alived and have people around you it would be pretty fukin obvious, unless that is that you are in the desert trying to ration yer sweat....instead of air.
Greenmantle 2 years ago
The thing to consider is, that when someone's airway is completely occluded, they can't make any sound.
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If you see a dog running at you, do not run. This triggers their hunting instinct and causes them to see you as prey. If they look aggressive, hold your ground and shout as loud as you can. Make yourself look bigger and the dog will usually turn tail and run.
Annie Persson 2 years ago
When I was a mail carrier I met lots of dogs. Some were very tough guard dogs and thought I was going to steal their human's mail box. I realised that if I told the dog in a happy voice "oh what a great watch dog you are! You have done SUCH a good job guarding for your human" most would turn happy and goofy and proud and let me give them lots of love and scritches
Christopher Gerlach 2 years ago
I've done this. I took the extra step and instead of staying in place I actually screamed and ran at them. They turned tail and ran.
DarkViolet 2 years ago
That dog must have been thinking, "F--k that s--t!"
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Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Heheh wish I knew this one when I was 5. When I was in kindergarten I escorted someone to the bathroom and on the way back two dogs chased us and I ran and it tripped me, the worst part is there was a group of 2nd graders doing pe watching us and doing absolutely nothing to help.
Sonja 2 years ago
If you have a stick, never try to hit a dog with it. Hold it between your hands towards the dog, offering it to bite into. It will instinctively do it. Dogs always bite the most convenient location they can reach. Stand your ground and shout at it. Use common commands with a firm voice like 'sit' or 'down'. Even if it's not trained, most domesticated dogs instinctively react to a firm tone.
Ken Beattie 2 years ago
Interestingly the opposite is true if your dog gets off the leash and is running wildly. Chasing it will encourage it to run more. If you can get it's attention and run away from the dog it'll usually chase you. At which point you drop to the ground, it'll likely run up and you can grab it.
Holly The cat 2 years ago
apparently the same works for a pack of wolves. If they can't get you running, they can't chase you, and they can't kill you because they rely on running you into exhaustion.
bread lord 2 years ago
This isn't just for crazy/wild dogs, a family friend of mine owns some (adorable) rottweilers, but they get touchy if you try to run or walk away from them too quickly, just chill with them and they'll be happy
#26
The rule of 3: 3 minutes without air, 3 days without water, 3 weeks without food. Prioritize water first in a survival situation
Edit: many people are saying I missed "3 hours without shelter". I absolutely agree. It's very temperate this time of year here, so it wasn't at the front of my mind. Find shelter, then water in those cases.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
I think you should really prioritize the air first, but you do you...
jdtimid123 2 years ago
I watched a survival masterclass once where the person made a good point that (once you are out of immediate danger) you should figure out a signal before anything else, because being found is the most important part of a survival scenario, unless you are a survivalist your odds of making it dwindle the longer you go without being found. So if I remember right, she she said it goes "signal, shelter, fire then water, then food" (I think. Cause the water is risky without fire to boil it, and fire is part of the reason for shelter, to keep you warm and animals at bay at night)
Cami 2 years ago
if something can drain that much blood from your body you're dead anyway
Load More Replies... Sonja 2 years ago
Well, how long you survive without shelter really depends on where you are and at what temperature. With the current temperature at my country you could sleep under the stars and not die. A few weeks earlier it was too vold and you would survived the day but died of hypothermia during the night so the 3 hour rule is complete bogus. It really depends on the temperature, it could be a lot shorter, like minutes in extreme cold, hours in extreme heat, weeks or even months in moderate climate that doesn't get too cold at night. That's why it's not included in that rule. But no matter what, you can't live longer than 3 minutes without air, three days without water, maybe shorter but definitely not longer and three weeks without food if you're of normal weight, quite a bit longer if you're obese. Sleep is also critical but unless you're in a torture dungeon and are forced to stay awake by external forces you will fall asleep. You can't just decide to stay awake, so the risk is not too high
#27
If you rescue someone from water and they are unconscious you need to give 5 breaths of air into their lungs before starting to resuscitate them. This will often cause them to vomit all of the inhaled water and bring them back.
For normal resuscitation if you are going to do breaths into the mouth then you should start with 2.
In the UK if you choose to help someone and make the situation worse, say they need CPR and you break their ribs, you will not get in trouble for it, you are protected by the Samaritans act. So many people have refused to help someone in fear of doing it wrong, this has cost a lot of savable lives.
Louise Clarke 2 years ago
Also if you or someone has or thinks they have inhaled water you/they need to go to the hospital. Even if revived one can suffer from secondhand drowning.
Louise Clarke 2 years ago
For those wondering secondhand drowning is when one has inhaled something that has caused irritation to the lungs. Ones body reacts by sending fluid to the lungs and one can drown on that fluid.
Load More Replies... Aline 2 years ago
Good Samaritan laws are also across the US, as long as you don't go beyond your training - basic first aid, CPR and using automatic defibrillatos are fine, but beyond the basics you are only covered if you are trained. Also CPR always breaks ribs, which is fine because you only perform it on a dead person.
Ace 2 years ago
In some countries, e.g. France that I'm specifically aware of, you can actually be prosecuted for _not_ trying to help.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Also Germany, where I live. I'm glad I was back in the UK visiting my family when my father suddenly died. I wasn't able to initiate CPR (even though I absolutely know how) because I was in shock and literally rooted to the spot. I hope that wouldn't have made me prosecutable.
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If you are doing CPR and DON'T break ribs, then you are doing it wrong! You need to compress the chest 2 or 2 1/2 inches and that definitely breaks the ribs. The sound is sickening, and it's worse when they grind on every compression. But being very sore and alive beats being dead.
jdtimid123 2 years ago
The last cpr class I took (which was, admittedly, years ago) said that the current practice was to not worry about the breaths (idk if it applies to drowning victims) and just do compressions until help arrives, because people were dying from lack of blood flow to the brain due to rescuers being to focused on the whole breathing thing, and wasting time checking for breath. Idk if that's still the recommendation though
Cara 2 years ago
999 call handlers will talk you through CPR and just tell you to do the compressions, or at least they did last year!
Load More Replies... Red PANda (she/they) 2 years ago
If you are in the US I think you are also protected (as long as the person is unconscious) because of implied consent and Good Samaritan laws
Doodles1983 2 years ago
Near a smart device? Ask it to tell you how to do CPR. They're programmed to guide you.
Holly The cat 2 years ago
The US also has Good Samaritan laws. If someone is trying to commit suicide and you hold them back, even if you restrain them or keep them in a room, you are protected by Good Samaritan. Mr Incredible did nothing wrong
#28
When caught in a rip at the beach just swim slowly along the beach, parallel to the shore untill you feel the pull ease up then swim towards the shore.
V33333P 2 years ago
A rip tide is a tide that'll drag you out into open sea/ocean. You can usually see them if the water with usual little waves looks really smooth for no reason whatsoever. In NZ we're taught to either float on our back til the rip ends, or swim perpendicular to it, because swimming against it is nigh impossible
Load More Replies... GV Martinez-Williams 2 years ago
Rip currents are very common in Florida. It's a frequent topic in our newscasts and beaches will be flagged when conducive weather conditions are expected.
Samyan Elrod 2 years ago
Do they not teach this in school? I live in Australia and every year they bring in a water safety course
H.M. V. 2 years ago
If it's not really relevant where you live you might only hear about it in passing. You are much more likely to learn about local stuff and have that knowledge reinforced over and over.
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Susan Robinson 2 years ago
Yeah, I will just calmly do this while struggling for breath in a rip current!!
#29
Try to avoid eating rice that has been sitting at room temperature for too long. There is a bacteria that can take root that, even if you cook the rice again, it possibly can destroy your liver. It's called (no joke) b.cereus.
There was a kid who was killed by his d**khead roommates when they replaced his pre-cooked pasta with some that he had sitting around for a few days.
*...he had to go outside to air out his pants...*
In short: old pre-cooked pasta or rice can kill you even if you reheat it.
Susan Robinson 2 years ago
Am I the only one wondering about the “airing out the pants” part of the story?
JammaCoast2Coast 2 years ago
My guess is before he died he had horrible gas and possibly diarrhea. He went outside to fart
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Michele Brady 2 years ago
If you have a bad case of the runs, the (cooled down) starchy water from boiled rice or pasta acts as a "bung"
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
how long is too long though? i'm definitely guilty of eating rice that's been sitting out for a few days...
Judi Michelle 2 years ago
Probably depends on several factors like the quality of water it was originally cooked in, how hot the room it's been resting in is, air quality in the space, and whether it's been covered or not. I have had rice go full on rancid within a few hours when I was living without electricity in sub-Saharan Africa. It was super hot and it was covered but I think the heat (and maybe the water it was cooked in) made it turn into spoiled slime. But spoiled slime it was ack
Load More Replies... Jane Hower 2 years ago
Thanks, did not know that, but probably wouldn't have eaten anything that sat out anyway.
Cathryn Cade 2 years ago
This sounds extremely sketchy to me. Rice and pasta can smell bad after a few days ... I certainly wouldn't eat either of them, then. But they both give clues as to their spoilage.
#30
Put a lid on a flaming pan to smother it and remove from heat carefully. Never throw any liquid on it. Don't remove the lid for at least 5 minutes.
Phoenix 2 years ago
I keep baking soda in the fridge. When my stove caught fire I grabbed the baking soda from the fridge, ripped it open and poured it on the fire. There were 2 foot flames and it went right out.
Susie Elle 2 years ago (edited)
I'm willing to bet that you got lucky here, because powders mix with air when released from a container and will cause small explosions or catch fire itself, unless you pour enough powder directly onto the fire.
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Jumping Jellyfishes 2 years ago (edited)
For those saying to throw flour on a fire-- ***NO! DO NOT DO THIS!*** Speaking from experience. It was a like a minor explosion. Fortunately, I remembered my dad had a fire extinguisher. Link if you need it: https://firefighternow.com/can-flour-put-out-a-fire/
Heatheranne Martin 2 years ago
Thank you! I just created an account to post for the first time ever, because flour on fire is an insanely dangerous idea.
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Sally Jenkins 2 years ago
Salt, flour, etc. will do the job too. You just need to smother the fire. Yes it will be messy but be thankful you'll still have a house to clean.
Jumping Jellyfishes 2 years ago
Salt, yes. Baking soda, yes. Flour, BIG no-no.
Load More Replies... Heatheranne Martin 2 years ago
No, flour is combustible, and will make the fire much, much worse.
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If you get stranded or stuck somewhere in the wilderness, put your smartphone in 'emergency mode' (they all have it). The setting will conserve your battery as much as possible. Not a gamechanger but it could be the difference between survival and having your phone die on you just as you find a signal.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Also always carry charger battery packs preferably those with solar panels.
Budcot 2 years ago
Also change your voicemail to an explantion if what has happened and where you are. Even if you lose battery, your voicemail will be operational
Susan Robinson 2 years ago
Better yet, don’t ever leave the house! That’s what I have been doing for the past 10 years…no emergencies yet!
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
Most battery packs with so called solar charging are useless. They put a small solar panel that could not even supply enough power to off set self discharge cause by the charging/control circuit+batteries own self discharge. If you need solar charging, you must have a bigger solar panel. The ones with folding multiple solar panels are better, individual folding solar panels that you hand on to your backpack are even better.
Connie Hirsch 2 years ago
And texting often keeps working when the signal is sketchy -- it's low power/bandwidth.
#32
As stupid as it sounds, not putting the stick family stickers and sports activities on the back of your car.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Yep. It gives away who you have in your family, and where they go to school etc. Good for kidnappers/mafia, bad for you.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Ya. That annoying neighbor with only a poodle… they definitely have six kids and a turtle!
Load More Replies... Doodles1983 2 years ago
On the flip side. They can prove useful to emergency services. The origin of them was when a baby was left in a car wreck because the services couldn't tell it was there. Also if you do get kidnapped, it tells them how many people they may be looking for. Addresses and school locations and even I love are dodgy.
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Probably gonna get downvoted for this one but this is just plain paranoia. The info on your bumper stickers is no more revealing than social media.
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
My mom told me this once when I saw a car with one of those things that cover the car in like a wall paper. If your being followed by a person it will make it easy for them to figure out who you are. My mom was even worried putting a keychain inside the car
Cara 2 years ago
Wallpapered cars? I need to get out more…or I could just stare at the wallpaper and imagine the car….
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Make sure you ask your doctor to check your thyroid for lumps even if you have no symptoms. It's a simple feel test at the base of the throat. When I was 35 and had to get a new primary he did this as part of the intake physical and found I had stage 3 thyroid cancer that had compromised a lymph node. No doctor had ever checked me before for it and I am like a magnet for cancer (45 surgeries) due to a rare genetic predisposition. I have been alive 19 years because of this
cerinamroth 2 years ago
The water swallowing test is also useful. Like you said, the thyroid is positioned at the base of your throat. Drink a gulp of water and see if anything bulges. If it does, ask your doc for an ultrasound (had mine yesterday!). A painless procedure that takes two mins and will determine if the thyroid is a normal size and if it is enlarged, whether the image is solid or not. Most times not. Also there are several types of thyroid cancer and most are highly treatable, thankfully.
#34
Never let potatoes go bad, they release solanine gas which can render a person unconscious. This is especially important if you have a cellar or keep them airtight.
Phoenix 2 years ago
Hmm, potatoes are cheaper than chloroform. Will you smell my potatoes to see if they're still good?
Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
No Phoenix, I will not smell your potatoes.
Load More Replies... Captain Awesome 2 years ago
My kids hit a bag of potatoes. I had to use a respirator to clean that mess up
Nadine Debard 2 years ago
I think they mean really rotten potatoes (the smell is horrible by the way)
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**Dress to slide, not to ride!** I know it feels amazing to ride in a t-shirt and lightsneaker w/o gloves, but don't be stupid my friends. Also, boots are more important than most biker think!
talliloo 2 years ago
yes! my ex wanted me to learn and enjoy riding. but, he also made fun of me with the full facial helmut, jacket and boots when we rode together. sorry - not only do i get one body in this life i also spent a lot of time and money for higher education to just turn up being an organ donor.
Ms.Bunny 2 years ago
Had a friend's husband that survived a really bad motorcycle crash. Even with all the protection, he has had over 20 surgeries to repair the damage. He will never be able to walk without a cane again, and on really bad days he has to use a wheelchair. He will never be able to work again, but none of that matters because he is still alive to watch his two small children grow up. Wear your gear no matter how annoying it might be to you. It just might be the thing that saves your life.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
My sister hopefully learned part of this when she rode the mini version (normal bicycle) of a motorcycle. She wore sandals. She was on that back rack that you usually tie your stuff to. My dad was pedaling and kept telling her to keep her feet AWAY from the spokes. Kind of hard when it’s tiring to keep your legs out and the spokes are two inches away even when you raise them. Needless to say, her foot wound was much worse than it would’ve been if she listened to her sister when she said “you should wear sneakers.”
#36
Sucking out snake venom doesn’t work. If you’ve been bitten by a venomous snake, take a clear picture from a distance and call an ambulance immediately. The picture will be used to identify the snake species in order to get the most effective antivenin. Edit: I answer why, despite having CROFAB (universal antivenin), narrowing down the species aids in treatment. This will especially save your life: if you see a venomous snake, do not approach to kill it or relocate it! This how people get bitten. Spray it with water and it should leave, or, wait 30 minutes and it will be gone. Getting close to a venomous snake with the intent to kill it is *how* you *will* get bitten. If you see a snake you can’t identify 100% - if there is even the slightest possibility you don’t know - DONT pick it up. (This is surprisingly common) - Ur friendly vetmed specializing in herpetology
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
Humans. There's whole groups of them who like to pick up venomous snakes on purpose because Jesus, after all.
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ROSESARERED 2 years ago (edited)
Snakes don't want to waste their venom on us, we are too big to eat. Stay still, very still so you do not pose a threat, and when the snake no longer feels threatened it will move on, sometimes over your foot, or past you, but it will go. Taught by my dad who keep snakes as pets. And Australia has some of the top 10 ones, two of which visit my yard regularly. Snakes are more cranky when they are shedding their skin, and first thing in the morning. They do not like really hot days here, they will be in the shade when it's 40 degrees c, mid to late 20 (degrees c), is when we most often see them
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
So why do you need to take a picture when you have universal antivenin? From what I've been told/read in Australia at least it is now necessary to identify typpe of snake because of the universal antivenin. Safer not to get close to the snake again.
#37
This will get buried but If you fall into swift running water, always swim diagonally towards the bank WITH the running water.
just me 2 years ago
Riptide you go straight across the current, until you're out of it. Any attempt to go against the current in a riptide will waste energy you're going to need. (Swimming with the current will take you out to sea)
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If someone ODs, don’t wait to discuss or figure out if you/they will “get in trouble.” Every minute counts and if staff ask if they took anything, tell them immediately. Tests will reveal it any way but every minute they have to run them is another minute they can’t treat the patient correctly. Do not hesitate to call emergency services for a suspected overdose, as quick and treatment and response is imperative. They’re not the police, they’re not out to get anyone in trouble and if it messes with something like their doctor’s prescriptions, it’s preferable to leaving them to die. If you do any kind of opiates or have people at your house who do often, have naloxone handy and know how to administer it.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Fortunately many countries have laws that users do not get jail, only dealers. So tell people immediately if it is a drug overdose.
talliloo 2 years ago
it is policy at my dr's that if he prescribes opiates he also prescribes narcan. it is so sad that people will worry about getting in trouble when one of their buddies ODs. had a case locally where this happened and it could have saved the person's life had they at least called 911. the person was non-responsive and, according to people who were with him, still breathing but shallow. so they moved him outside to a wooded area and left him. a phone call for the location of the guy would have been enough. instead they were charged with some kind of negligence.
Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
You can also carry a Naloxone kit with you. They are usually free
Kathleen Schmidt 2 years ago
Also most insurance now pays for narcan anytime you are ever prescribed narcotics. Always accept the free doses. While you may never overdose on purpose, mixing medications can lead to dire consequences you didn't realize. Plus, in the world we live in, where drug abuse is so prevalent, it doesn't hurt to have some on hand just in case (family, friends, etc.that visit your home).
#39
When it comes to bears- If it's brown, lay down If it's black, fight back If it's white, pray you can get in a car or house. If not, you're dead.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Pandas are black and white. So fight back, then pray you get into a car or house. Or goodnight
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Tetelestai 2 years ago
Gotta give them some hope, yknow? Something to hold onto
Load More Replies... Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
I don't care what colour the bear is, I'm 100% pooping myself if there's one coming at me
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
What if the house or car you can get into belongs to the white bear and that just pisses him off more??
Bill McDowall 2 years ago
Throw them a banana, they'll be looking for something to measure that you can easily stroll away!
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
Panda's even though cute and usually shy, are proper bears with claws, jaws and muscles.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
If it’s black, fight back, if it’s brown, get on the ground, if it’s white, good night
Xenon 2 years ago
I read somewhere that if it's a polar bear, shed and drop an item of clothing like a jacket. It will stop and investigate because your scent is on it. Of course now you're in danger of freezing to death without shelter.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
That’s false. They have been tracking you for a good while before you can see them and they’ll keep going for a while yet. Unless you’re right next to shelter and just need a second to jump in, you’re just going to die naked and mangled.
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My PawPaw and Uncle have been hiking in the Alaskan wilderness for decades. And they have some weird survival techniques. * One thing they always have standard in their packs, if nothing else, is bubble wrap. They use it if someone starts showing signs of hypothermia to help with insulation. * If a plant has any kind of odor (other than earthy), just don't eat it. Even if it's a good odor. Also, rub it on the skin between your thumb and index finger (on back of the hand). If any sort of rash breaks out, don't eat it. * If you find yourself walking on ice, walk like a penguin. No matter how heavy you are, the motion helps distribute your weight giving you a better chance of not falling through. * Rationing water is the dumbest thing you can do. It will only prolong the agony. You're more likely to think logically if you aren't dehydrated. * Also, if you're low on water, do not eat more than you absolutely have to. * Many hikers, hunters, etc. that come into our mortuary have died due to a puncture in their femoral artery. Always wear extra padding on your inner thighs if you are hunting or navigating through branchy areas. * Jeans/Denim is the worst material to hike in. It absorbs water and can lead to hypothermia.
Louise Clarke 2 years ago
Wool is a good material because even though it absorbs water, it stays warm when wet.
fair_weather_rose (she/they) 2 years ago
If you have any wool items that still have the lanolin in them (usually its removed before anything is done with the wool) it will repel water
Load More Replies... Blue Chambers 2 years ago
American football players have thigh pads for the front of their thighs. Maybe you can just twist them around for your inner thighs
Load More Replies... Isa's left eye 2 years ago
"Don't eat plants that smell good"- what about honeysuckle!? Like Notyrmums Spatula said, lots of edible plants and fungi smell ok or good and lots of poisonous plants and fungi don't smell bad.
Isa's left eye 2 years ago
In a survival situation, you may have no choice. It's a last resort.
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When you see someone faint, DON'T help him staying up. Gently catch and lay down asap. They're fainting because brain needs blood to stay alive, keeping them upright will prvent this. If you feel light-headed, lay down so that no dumba*s will try to keep you on your feet.
If you suffer from any condition that causes fainting, explain this to people around you.
Snorkeldorf 2 years ago (edited)
Also, you can sit down and put your head between your knees. This happened to me leaving a grocery store. I was by myself. Sure it looks weird, but it works.
Deborah B 2 years ago
If someone falls down, do not put them back up on their feet without asking them first. I used to walk with crutches, and would often faint, and the number of times people "Helped me up" by two people grabing me and lifting me upright was shocking. As soon as I was upright, my blood pressure would immediately tank and I'd pass out again. I would be half-concious, and trying to simultaneously tell people "Stop trying to help me up" and "do not call an ambulance".
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
I fainted many times and learned to prevent it by laying down and putting my legs up on a pillow.
HarperTheCentaur (they/them) 2 years ago
Also, people who faint shouldn't be unconscious for more than a few minutes. If they are, something's wrong.
#42
Dull knives are more dangerous in the kitchen than sharp knives.
A sharp knife is easy to use and you don’t struggle at all. A dull knife causes you to jerk or make uncontrolled movements because of how much force you apply. So you might nick yourself with a sharp knife if you aren’t paying attention. It’ll sting but chances are you’ll just need a bandaid. A dull knife and you might stab pretty deeply.
Living Example 2 years ago
Another important thing to remember is that a falling knife has no handle. Accidentally drop your favorite blade? Let it fall. The odds are really good that you will get injured if you grab at it. One more. When removing the pit of an avocado do not hold the fruit in one hand and stab at it with the other. Put the 'cado half with the pit in on a cutting board and bring the blade down parallel to the board. Once the blade is embedded, just give it a turn to free the pit.
BananaMonkey(he/him) 2 years ago
I just squeeze the avacado and the pit usually falls out
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Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
Yes, I whole-heartedly agree, the big knifes have never cut anyone in my family (I'm talking about my parents and my siblings) it was the actual toy knife that cut my little brother.
#43
did some swimmy stuff in the service so here is some water survival advice.... most people will drown in 7ft of water because there feet don't touch the ground, if you are close to shore or its relatively shallow, (10-20ft) instead of wasting energy trying to keep your head above water, rest on the bottom. jump in the direction of safety while swimming under water as you come up to the surface, then as you reach the top take a few breaths, then sink to the bottom and repeat, you're basically walking under water to an extent. takes a lot of nerve to achieve but if you can stay calm it can and will save your life. imagine drowning in 7 feet of water because you tried so hard to stay a float when you could of just hung out on the bottom that's 2 feet below your feet? horrible
if its too deep, breathing in large amounts of air and holding your breath will help you effortlessly float with minimal treading.
also pants and jackets can be used as floatation, hard to describe on here but youtube has plenty of demonstrations how to trap air in them.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
I recently discovered that I float uncontrollably in the sea but sink in pools. I guess it's the salt content. So I am now much more worried about drowning in a pool.
Blue Chambers 2 years ago (edited)
Most pools are 8 feet deep and this guy said people usually drown in 7ft deep water. So you should be good . /s
Load More Replies... Susie Elle 2 years ago (edited)
I always kinda float, for some reason. In my mind it would be easier to slowly swim towards where-ever it is I'm trying to go, provided hypothermia doesn't get me. I'd have to make a conscious effort to get to the bottom of the water, which will probably waste as much energy as it would trying to keep my head above water. I could be wrong though.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
If you can effortlessly just float, then all you have to do is paddle!
Load More Replies... jdtimid123 2 years ago
I vaguely remember learning the pants thing in middle school when we were doing swim lessons. They had one class devoted to water survival, basically. That was like 25 years ago now though, so I'd probably end up drowning myself fiddling with my pants to try to get air in them now lol
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Knowing this would have been helpful when I fumbled my way into the deep end of a pool as a kid. But it might not have been TOO helpful, because the bottom of the pool was so slippery I had no traction and kept slipping backwards further into the deep end and my aunt had to fish me out.
Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago
A guy my dad knew told the same. He liked to fish. Couldn’t swim. Didn’t have a life jacket. He said he would just run at the bottom and jump to the surface to get air. It doesn’t work that way. Fortunately he never fell overboard.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Why can't it be done? The OP said it takes a lot of nerve and you have to remain calm, but are you saying there's another reason it doesn't work?
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Old Roadie 2 years ago
Using pants as flotation: shuck 'em off, close zipper and button, hold up by legs and tie them together loosely. It's going to look like a baggy bib. You're going to fill the inside and knotted legs with air by using your hands to hold open the the waist as you slap them down over the water. It might take a couple tries. Hold them by the water to trap air as you slip knotted legs over your head. The knot will be at the back of your neck. Hold the open end in front of you and gently grip it close. The air trapped inside will help you stay afloat. Repeat as necessary. NOTE: my Navy requires a specific thread count on dungarees fabric for this reason. The denser material traps air for emergency flotation. It's also why we have buttons instead of zippers... much easier to undo and shuck, especially in cold weather and water.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
I got taught the jumping thing in swim lessons, they called it “bobbing for safety”
#44
If you got a bad feeling about something go with it. Your feeling is probably right.
Phoenix 2 years ago
Always trust your gut. We have survival instincts ingrained in us from our caveman days. We've just learned to ignore them in modern society.
RedMarbles 2 years ago
I agree up to a point. Nervous about the environment you're in? Definitely trust your gut and leave. Have a gut feeling that something can't be true in spite of solid evidence to the contrary? Don't listen to your gut on that. The amygdala is a good primitive mechanism for keeping you safe, but modern humans have developed the ability to reason and act accordingly, overriding gut feelings, and it's scary that so many reject demonstrably true things these days simply because it doesn't feel true in their gut. As an example, it's understandable that getting a vaccine may make people nervous. But if there is a mountain of evidence that the vaccine is vastly safer than the disease it is designed to protect against, don't listen to your gut on that one just because it tells you you're being lied to, especially when based on no evidence, or poor evidence such as random people on the internet making such claims.
Load More Replies... Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I don’t think my gut feeling works, I think something will happen but the exact opposite happens instead
Tetelestai 2 years ago
My “gut” makes me dread things and if I dread them, they go bad. If I look forward to the same things I usually think will go bad (because last time it went well when I thought it wouldn’t) it’ll go bad. Best to arrive with a bad attitude and low standards so I can be wrong lol
Load More Replies... Slondal 2 years ago
Why the downvote? Don't you understand that some people have difficulties understanding their own emotions or you don't care?
Load More Replies... cerinamroth 2 years ago
Unless you have a phobia, which can send you into fight or flight over the most ridiculous things (saying this as someone with a severe phobia)
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Yeah. I get bad feelings around mirrors, being in the dark, alone…
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You can hold a plastic bag around a willow tree branch with leaves and it will start condensating drinkable water in the bag.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
That's not a willow tree. It's a ficus, or a lemon. Can't tell from this lousy picture, will need to zoom in.
Agfox 2 years ago
Agree, it looks very similar to a ficus syzygium (aka Lilly Pilly) in Australia
Load More Replies... Old Roadie 2 years ago
You can scrape a depression in the soil, lay out the plastic bag. Place a rock in the center and all around the border. It will collect morning dew, rain water, condensation.
#46
When you're driving down the highway. Check the sides of the road for glowing eyes of animals like deer and elk.
It's the best way to avoid or prepare yourselves for collisions.
Ever since hitting a moose I do this constantly.
Slondal 2 years ago
'Ever since hitting a moose I do this constantly' ... no doubt so does the moose.
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
I guarantee you the moose didn’t give a f**k. They’re horny, basically indestructible deer on steroids.
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Snorkeldorf 2 years ago
Also, if you spot a deer, just assume there are others. Not always, but they frequently travel in herds. Especially females with babies.
Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
By the time you see the eyes, it's almost too late. Also, if the animal is not looking at you, the eyes are pointless.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
Learn the deer, elk, moose frolicking seasons and birthing seasons. The animals will have increased activity during those times. Then, slow down and stay alert.
ROSESARERED 2 years ago
Ahh, we have to deal with kangaroos...and they never go the direction you would logically expect, so slow down or stop, they often jump towards the vehicle. They come out from areas of grass or trees, usually, but like most things in Aussie land, you can't predict it...And if there is a wombat on the road, do not try to run over it. They are nearly all muscle, and will rip out anything under your car
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
Hey, um... watch the road, friend. And if you're alone on a dark highway, use your high beams. They illuminate a wider area. Just be sure to switch them off if another car approaches.
scag$y 2 years ago
Gosh, I feel so silly now, driving all these years and never paying attention to anything at the side of the road, like animals, children and other potential hazards. My eyes have been well and truly opened. Next week, from the Ministry of Stating the Bleeding Obvious, how to save money by not buying things.
#47
Of ever defending yourself with a knife, slash the attacker across the forehead. It will bleed like crazy and effectively blind them.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
FYI the smallest knife between a couple ribs will get their undivided attention. So will a throat punch, nostril twist, eye gouge, and bite. Bite ears, nose, scalp, wobbly bits... whatever it takes. Survive.
#48
A non-permeable snack bag, like a potato chip bag, and duct tape can be used to seal a sucking chest wound long enough to get the victim to a hospital.
Becky Samuel 2 years ago
A credit card also works. NEVER seal the wound on all four sides or you can cause catastrophic problems. You must always leave one side of the 'seal' open.
Strings 2 years ago
Panty liners are awesome here. The myth is tampons: don't do that, you can actually make things worse. But panty liners work a treat as improve bandages
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
Period pads were originally used as bandages. Their ability to absorb blood led to their current purpose.
Load More Replies... SweetCheesySpaghetti 2 years ago
And a broken nose! Stops the bleeding AND keeps it stable!
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#49
If you're ever in a field or other vast open space during a thunderstorm, where there are no trees or objects taller than you, it is important to maintain the least amount of physical contact with the ground. Don't lie down, but get as close to the ground as you can while staying on your feet.
#50
If you're around someone getting mauled by an angry dog DO NOT hit the dog (will p**s the dog off and cause further attack on target) or pull the victim away (dog’s jaws will clamp shut and pulling someone will cause further trauma to the injured area).
DO push the injured area into the dog’s bite (this is an uncommon reaction in nature and will cause the dog’s airway to be constricted) giving an opportunity to run.
DO stick something in the dog’s butt as the reflexes will cause the dog to stop biting momentarily.
***If you are very familiar with handling a dog in these situations it is not unheard of to choke the dog out. The dog will go unconscious giving the person and the victim time to run, once the dog comes to it will still be dazed and confused for a bit of bonus time. To choke a dog when you are inexperienced tho is not recommended. (The person who shared that strategy with me initially was a bully breed rescuer and very familiar with angry dogs. This is not something you should do if you are not trained.) I definitely heard everyone’s warning about that recommendation and wanted to edit that part to reflect safer methods like the finger up the butt trick.
*** if you are desperate you can attempt to break the dog’s back by pulling up and twisting its back legs. I’m not familiar with this and cannot give more instruction in reference to breaking its back- apparently there are videos of this working but I never seen them. -if it’s someone’s life on the line then you got to do what you gotta do.
ModsDontHaveJobs replied:
Correction: You will not break the dog's back by pulling its rear legs away. Not even close.
The right way to do it is to lift the dog's rear legs off the ground, then twist to one side and shove the hip that is opposite the direction you twisted down to the ground. This breaks the dog's stance as it no longer has leverage or any way to pull or push on what it has clamped down on. Typically the shock of being lifted in the air then slammed to the ground without the ability to get its paws back on the ground will cause the dog to release its grip. Then if that does not work you choke the dog out or stick your finger in its butt.
That is the official AKC recommendation.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago
"DO stick something in the dog’s butt as the reflexes will cause the dog to stop biting momentarily." - I wonder who found this out
RedMarbles 2 years ago
A lot of editing and correcting of supposedly official information I can't find a trace of on the AKC website. Might be best if everyone forget they ever saw this stuff about choking and sodomizing attacking dogs.
#51
More people are killed by vending machines than shark attacks or plane crashes. That stuck snack isn’t worth it.
Take me to dinner first 2 years ago (edited)
How the hell does that happen though? I get getting your arm stuck, but how does this evolve to death?
Louise Clarke 2 years ago
Shaking, hitting or kicking the vending machine can cause it to fall and crush whoever is in front of it.
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Unnamed Hooman 2 years ago
Do you see a vending machine lurking in the ocean? I’m still terrified of sharks
Slondal 2 years ago (edited)
Vending machines are known to be extremely aggressive when feeling threatened ... never back one into a corner, never look it in the eyes and never show it your teeth.
Load More Replies... Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
More people die of coconut ps falling on their heads than shark attacks
#52
If it’s cloudy outside and you suddenly feel static run down your body and your hairs raise.
Better pucker them cheeks and drop to the ground.
Lightning is about to hit dangerously close to you.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Well, since "The Love Guru" bombed, he isn't in much demand.
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Geoffrey Scott 2 years ago
Used to bike to work, ominous skies in the west one time, figured I could get home before it hit. I did, but 100' from driveway my hair stood up on my neck. Closest I've ever been, or want to be again, from a strike. Boy is THAT loud.
SkyBlueandBlack 2 years ago
No, get inside. If a car is closest, jump in -- it's a faraday cage and will protect you. Don't just drop and wait to die.
Russell Rieckenberg 2 years ago
Even if it's not very cloudy because lightning can travel up to 12 away from the storm. Also know that thunder usually can not be heard 12 miles away, so if you hear thunder you are in striking range of lightning.
#53
Maybe not to save your own life, but it could help you save someone else's. When performing CPR, chest compressions need to be continuous, deep and fairly quick. Call for an ambulance first. If you can get someone to help you, do so, because it is exhausting. For an adult, good quality chest compressions should be two per second and 5-6cms deep. You should lock your hands together one on top of the other, get your arms straight, lock your elbows and push with the heel of your bottom hand into the middle of the chest...HARD. And you do not stop until help arrives. The rumour that chest compressions can crack ribs is true, but trust me, they'd rather have broken ribs than be dead.
Rens 2 years ago
My partner suffered a cardiac arrest and I did chase compressions for 11 minutes and it was the longest eleven minutes of my life. Unfortunately he didn't make it despite how hard everybody tried to bring him back; I knew I did the best I possibly could. I cannot fault the paramedics, they were so calm and kind and efficient.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
You should perform cpr at arpund 110-120 bpm to the beat of songs like “Stayin’ Alive” and “Another one bites the dust”
Susie Elle 2 years ago
Position your hands between the nipples, or the little dent in their sternum(I was taught to shove a hand underneath the armpit and then move towards the center of the sternum). Doing compressions too low on the chest can break off the xiphoid process and you inadvertedly stab their liver to bits.
Wellsandra Hill 2 years ago
And with children turn them on their backs and use three fingers instead of 5 to do cpr. And don’t be afraid to dig your hand in the child’s mouth to get the thing you are choking on out. And don’t be afraid to be hard! would you rather them die, or hit them hard enough to get the thing they are chocking on out?
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Also point to a person and say 9You. Call 911” like someone mentioned before if you just say call 911 people will just think someone else is going to call 911 and no one will
#54
If you are trying to rescue someone, check for danger first and maintain your own safety! In a lot of situations, it's easy for untrained first responders to become a casualty themselves in the heat of the moment trying to help others. Source: I'm a nurse and I've seen this happen a lot, particularly with drownings.
Louise Clarke 2 years ago (edited)
No fire, no wire, no glass no gas, no thugs no drugs, there are no dangers here. I was taught that in standard first aid over a decade ago.
Lousha 2 years ago
Just watched an episode of The Good Doctor where this was shown, and it annoyed the heck out of me. An ambulance crashed with other cars inside a tunnel. And the medical crew just started running around triaging the injured. Then - spoiler obviously - surprise, surprise, the next vehicle crashed into them and almost killed one of them. Out of like 10 people who where able to walk after the first crash, not one thought that the absolute most important and urgent thing to do is to run like heck towards both ends of the tunnel, and signal to oncoming traffic, who obviously will have zero clue what is waiting for them inside the tunnel.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
DRSABCD- Danger, response, send for help, airway, breathing, compressions, defibrillation
#55
If a man is in an accident (falls off a ladder, falls down stairs etc) and he gets an erection, don't attempt to move him. He has a spinal injury.
Ace 2 years ago
Misinformed. Unwanted erections can occur after spinal injury, if the spinal cord is completely severed, but it's not a symptom you should be even vaguely looking for in a first-aid scenario. If the victim has any pain or obvious injury to the neck or back you should treat it as a possible spinal injury and try to immobilise as much as possible including kneeling there holding their head steady if they're trying to move at all.
Ace 2 years ago
Unlike the French ambulance crew who helped me remove my leather jacket when I was lying in the road following a huge back impact with the metal barriers. Thankfully they didn't cause any damage, but I had 9 shattered vertebrae, two of them potential mobile, so they could very well have done so. Just because your patient has been walking around and is conscious doesn't mean he hasn't broken his back.
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#56
If you fall in water and need to swim to save your life, strip naked as quickly as possible. Wet clothes are heavy even in water, cause drag, and and impair movement. In life threatening events, modesty goes out the window.
Anne 2 years ago
I just pictured myself trying to unclasp my bra while half drowning.. lol
Load More Replies... and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Kick off your shoes first, then anything heavy, especially denim, and anything baggy that will cause drag
#57
Live evergreen branches and leaves work best for a signal fire. Pine, Cedar and Cypress are all fairly common around the world and produce a thick, white smoke when burned. Also, you have to have the right location for the fire to be seen, under a dense canopy the smoke will mostly get swallowed up. If you're in a valley, there's also very little chance someone will see the smoke. Higher elevations with sparse growth are best for signaling for help, a good signal fire can be seen for miles if it's built in the right spot.
ROSESARERED 2 years ago
Or rum, if you are on an island with a pirate. Seriously, anything green will smoke more, but you need something dry to get it started.
#58
Never work under a car on a Jack, always have it on Jack stands or a lift.
Strings 2 years ago
Had a friend die this way. Everyone who knew him is now religious about jack stands
freakingbee (they/them) 2 years ago
i just finished a book that had a girl murder her abusive stepfather by kicking the jack..so yes follow this advice.
Telepathetic 2 years ago
Use supports on a Hydraulic Lift too. Had a hose blow out once dropping car on my leg
#59
If you’re lightheaded and feel like you’re going to pass out prioritize sugar. Diabetic or not. The brain needs sugar the same as it does blood and oxygen. It’s not always the answer but it won’t make anything worse and could save your life. Side note: another short one is that bulls don’t give a s**t about red. They will attack anything you wave at them so maybe avoid that.
Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Once last year I had finished a piano class and my mom and grandma were out of town so my dad and grandpa were taking care of us so we didn’t eat breakfast and right before I finished the class I felt so lightheaded and I wanted to puke and when I finished I felt I was about to pass out so I called my grandpa then my dad so they gave me some chocolate and I ate it to feel better. I’m pretty sure because I didn’t eat breakfast I had a low blood sugar.
Terry Tobias 2 years ago
I am hypoglycemic and when my sugar level drops it can be dangerous for me. I bought some glucose tablets so that I get sugar that starts to work immediately. I learned about this from my sister who's type 1 diabetic. They're OTC and available in grocery and drug stores.
Jessica Rabbit 2 years ago (edited)
Orange juice is a great way to give your body a quick dose of sugar. Apple, too, but orange works better...
#60
Stop, drop, and roll isn't for the person on fire. When someone is on fire, they are freaked out entirely, and/or in excruciating pain. This basically 'halts' most higher-order brain functions like thinking about what you've learned in the past, doing various safety drills, etc. The person on fire has 2 options: fight or flight. They're both basic enough that they still 'work'. You can't 'fight' a fire. Punching at it just becomes flailing... which fans the flames and makes them engulf you more. Running away from the fire... fans the flames and makes them engulf you more. If you see someone on fire - toss a blanket over them, and do what you can to get them to stop, drop, and roll. That's for you, who is not on fire and still has access to their mind, to do. It saves lives. Note: this is generalities of society, not hard-and-fast. There are a few individuals who can overcome their base instincts and actually re-engage higher cognitive functions while in that much pain/panic, but they are the exception - not the rule.
Deborah B 2 years ago
Stop, drop and roll is for when your clothes are catching fire - sparks landed on you, your jacket caught fire on the BBQ, burning debris landed on/hit you, you fell in the campfire, ran through flames to escape a house fire etc. Instead of running for the hose/pool/stream, trying to beat out the flames, or stripping smoldering clothes off, you drop and roll to smother any flames/sparks against the ground. Hopefully before your clothing is fully engaged.
ROSESARERED 2 years ago
Be careful re the blanket, some, Polar fleece etc, are made of polyester and could make things worse, not better. It melts, found thst out a very painful way when a windcheater/sweat top I was wearing
#61
If you come down with shingles, getting on an antiviral within 72 hours significantly reduces the severity of it. Shingles is caused by the herpes zoster virus and, if you've ever had chicken pox in your life, the virus is inside you. If you Google shingles you'll find more information but for me, it originally represented itself as what I thought was acne on my forehead so 2 doctors discounted my symptoms as "a nasty virus." While it won't necessarily kill you, shingles affects your nerves and can cause paralysis in certain muscles.
Rosie Red 2 years ago
But I'm healthy, eat right and exercise. Shingles doesn't care.
Load More Replies... Isa's left eye 2 years ago
I remember being in 4th grade and my sunday school teacher got shingles. The way my parents explained it, I thought she was growing roof shingles from her face.
FloralDangerNoodle 2 years ago
Just get the vaccine. It's painful, and it'll put you out of commission for a couple days, but it sure beats the pain of shingles.
Cat R 2 years ago
I had shingles as a teen, so I know what it looks like. My husband showed me what he thought was a rash. It was shingles. He went immediately to urgent care, got on the antiviral, and it was only mild. Minimal pain for a few weeks and some light scarring was all he experienced. Shingles can be very, very painful as it follows nerves, and the pain can last for months. Get treated right away. If in doubt, look up pictures online.
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Another one I can confirm, this time because my pop had em. He had chicken pox way back in the 40s, and then come like 2001 or so he had a nasty patch of shingles on his stomach that took special medicated ointment to take care of.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
My stepdad got shingles this week. Luckily he and mum had already googled it because the gp had no clue what to do. He had to prompt him about getting an antiviral!
Captain Awesome 2 years ago
If you are on a immune suppressor, you can't get the vaccine. Source, I'm immune suppressed
Rosie Red 2 years ago
Why is shingles so prevalent now? I had never heard of it until a couple of years ago.
小呀小苹果 2 years ago
It isn't, it has been around for ages, although now there's vaccines and antivirals.
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If someone is trying to suffocate you with a pillow by pressing it down on your face, just rotate your head to the side and there will be a small air pocket for you to breathe. they'll probably still try to kill you afterwards but at least you can survive for longer.
Anne Jones 2 years ago
I suppose you could go floppy and pretend to be dead and when they release the pressure you could jump up and poke their eyes out or something.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
I mean… all i need is a few seconds to gather my breath before I kick em in the crotch and eat their soul 😊
#63
Do not wear long sleeves, gloves, or quality clothing around spining equipment or when using most Rotary tools to prevent clothing from being caught, then pulling you in. Wear cheap clothes so in the event you do get caught, the cloths can tear off, and prevent you from being pulled in.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
That Flashdance scene still doesn't make sense though - I imagine she should have been a bit more covered up for welding! :D
Load More Replies... Powerful Katrinka 2 years ago
And for god's sake, restrain your hair! Even if you don't think it's long enough to be a problem, pull it back with a bandanna, hat... whatever it takes.
Fantastic Mr Fox 2 years ago
Advice definitely gets worse as we go down the list. I’m going to stop here.
Load More Replies... Susan Robinson 2 years ago
My brother almost lost a finger working on an engine because he was wearing his wedding ring at the time. It got caught on something, but thankfully the only casualty was the ring. It was ugly anyway…
Old Roadie 2 years ago
Friend just lost 2 fingers because work demanded she wear gloves on moving machinery. Safety is a personal responsibility, folks.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I've been saying forever that Magic Mike had on WAAAAY to many clothes in the "Pony" scene. Safety first, sir.
#64
Don't repair laser printers, photocopiers and microwaves. All of of these use a high voltage power supply that charges a high voltage capacitor. That cap stores in excess of 100000V DC. Its the f**k around and find out component.
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
I think they mean don't try it if you don't know what you're doing
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If you are trapped in a burning building and your exits are blocked by flames, make sure there is no fire on the other side, put a blanket over you if you have one around, tuck your face down, then run through the flames. Immediately throw the blanket off of you as it will be on fire but you wont. A hooded jacket could work too just be aware that your legs will be uncovered so once you throw the jacket off, immediately stop drop and roll to put the fire out on your legs. This works best if you are going out a window or a door to the outside. DONT do it if you arent sure there is no fire on the other side. If you run through a burning doorway into a hallway that is also completely on fire, you're f****d.
Slondal 2 years ago
Really bad advise without mentioning the type of material ... for example don't do this with man-made fibres such as nylon.
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
Yep, not only it burns just like fossil fuel (because it is) but it also sticks to you as a viscous liquid that you cannot get rid of easily.
Load More Replies... Awesome At Being Autistic 2 years ago
"Make sure there is no fire on the other side." That's kinda a hard one. 🙄
Holly The cat 2 years ago
put ur hand on the door. If cool, ur good. If hot, there's fire.
Load More Replies... Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
Also don’t hide. If you hide the firemen won’t be able to find you and you won’t be able to escape your hiding place if the flames reach there.
#66
Although fast, an alligator has a terrible turn radius. You might be able to out run them by zig zagging.
Stardust she/her 2 years ago
I thought this was a myth? The alligator would be able to run straight and won’t the zig-zagging slow you down a bit?
SweetCheesySpaghetti 2 years ago
It's all in the way you zig zag. It's more about running straight then making a sudden turn at a very sharp angle. People hear "zig zag" and think changing direction every few feet. An alligator will take the most direct route to you. So you can't just zig zag every few feet. If he DOES catch you, and grabs hold, block his nostrils with your fingers to get him to let go!
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Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
That reminds me of that part f the cup head show intro where cup head and mug an are singing Zig-zag zig-zag but now there’s and alligator chasing them
#67
Be aware of potential energy. Heavy weight over head, highly tensioned wires and springs, momentum. Things break and now you’re on 1000 ways to die.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
Anyone who's watched Ghost Ship will be terrified of potential energy.
Anne Jones 2 years ago
That film scared me half to death. I still think about “that” scene after many years!
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Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
Heheh :) potential energy is not the problem though as long as it stays that way. It's a problem when it suddenly turns into kinetic energy. Just like it's not the fall that kills you :)
#68
If you're on an airline and there's sudden decompression (exceptionally rare) put your own mask on first before helping others. Here's the reason why; you won't have time to do both at cruising altitude.
Miliukov Oleksandr 2 years ago
basically, do what you are told to do before each flight by flight attendants
Michael Largey 2 years ago
If you can hear it over all the passengers yapping.
Load More Replies... Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
To be more precise, if you do not put it on yourself, and instead help someone like a child to who would not be able to help you (or don't know to do so immediately) then by the time it's your turn, you may not even be able to remember that you need to put it on. You don't feel oxygen deprivation , you don't even notice it. You just loose your ability to think clearly and rationally. So, the time that would not kill your kid may end up you not being able to help yourself and then help your kid. So instead of both of you being saved, you will risk your or both or yours lives.
#69
People who are looking for trouble are less likely to go for you if you say hi or just let them know you are aware of them (such as by greeting and introducing yourself).
#70
If you’re ever lost in the wilderness Spanish moss is extremely flammable and perfect for a quick fire if needed Not so safe fact if you set trees on fire you have a chance of a fire tower seeing and sending out units to put it out and find you
#71
If somehow you have antifreeze Drink a 40 of vodka right away and you wont die because of the alcohol is similar to the chemical. It will stop the antifreeze from poisoning you. There is more science to it but it works..
Susie Elle 2 years ago
Ethanol and antifreeze are processed in the liver by the same enzyme. The breakdown of antifreeze will produce toxic metabolites, so administering alcohol will competitively keep the enzyme busy while the antifreeze is cleared from your system (I think?) without being metabolized.
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 2 years ago
This is pretty much the same for methanol (methyl alcohol) poisoning. Home made "moon shine" sometimes causes alcohol poisoning due to methanol content that was not filtered out properly. Drinking good amount of ethanol (ethyl alcohol, the type of alcohol in proper drinks like vodka, whisky etc.) will keep your liver busy since it reaches your liver faster than methanol and prevent toxins to be generated.
#72
Never wear sandals while driving, it could jam the pedals and you wouldn’t be able to stop. Happened to an uncle once.
#73
If you’re ever hiking in extreme heat make sure to mix a bit of salt into your water. If you just chug water you could flush the electrolytes out of your body and die. EDIT: As a few commenters pointed out, DO NOT just add a random amount of salt into your drinking water. You need to have the proper ratio to ensure proper hydration. According to the WHO you can make your own electrolyte mix “with one liter water with one teaspoon salt (or 3 grams) and six teaspoons sugar (or 18 grams) added (approximately the taste of tears).” Do your research. You can also purchase electrolyte packs that are pre measured.
The_one_on_the_left 2 years ago
Yes, but dilute it with some water. Gatorade, Powerade and other energy drinks have high sugar content, but not a lot of salt. So i would also suggest adding a teaspoon of salt to the mixture :)
Load More Replies... Doodles1983 2 years ago
In this case they're right. Too much salt can be as dangerous as too little. And the balance in your bloodstream is pretty narrow.
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Eppi pens only last 5-10 minuets then the anaphylaxis shock starts again; they are designed to open the airways so you can get antihistamines down. Epp pens are a shot of adrenaline so if you are in a populated area 1. Tell the ambulance service what you have given so far 2. Send someone to a dentist. They strongly use adrenaline and ask them for assistance if more is needed. (UK)
Ace 2 years ago (edited)
Adrenaline is also know as Epinephrine, hence the name "EpiPen". This 5-10 minute advice should really simply read - always ensure anyone who's had an EpiPen administered goes to hospital immediately, even if they seem to be fine. A second dose can be given if needed (and available) and should be used if symptoms start to re-occur.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Dentists can't randomly pass out drugs to someone because they're told somebody had a bad reaction to a PB&J. WTF??
#75
A moose in the rut, is more dangerous than a bear. Do not approach.
Phoenix 2 years ago
For those that don't know, the rut is during mating season when the males are looking for and fighting over females. Any male in rut is excessively aggressive and should be avoided.
Slondal 2 years ago (edited)
'Any male in rut is excessively aggressive ...' As anyone who's been in a Wetherspooons on a Friday night will testify.
Load More Replies... Sans Serif 2 years ago
Here in New Hampshire, they can even be in urban areas (ie: your town, roads and backyard). Avoid, avoid, avoid!
Load More Replies... Bent Screw (she/her) 2 years ago
It's also where the antlers are at their largest and they are insanely heavy
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
This means a moose in mating season. In Africa, a bull elephant (you can tell by what look like tears running down his face).
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I'll try not to get stuck in a rut with either of those things.
#76
If you are ever walking in a forest and the wind picks up, stay in the clearings/away from big trees. A dead tree branch falling from only 10ft can kill you. They call them widowmakers for a reason.
#77
General situational awareness is important as well as surveillance detection. Alot of people attribute these to various 3 letter agencies but, it's really important for the average person that could be targeted by a stalker or as the potential victim of a crime. Good situational awareness needs to be practiced constantly as a rule to make this effective but once its learned, doing surveillance detection should be pretty straight forward. Situational awareness is just attempting to be aware of your surroundings at all times. Especially in public. Take notice of people and objects in your area, as well as the things you hear and smell. People with high anxiety should have little problem doing this, although letting your anxiety take hold of your actions and thoughts might inhibit actual detection of surveillance. For detection you want to watch for the same person or car following you for a certain distance, over a certain amount of time, while altering your route of travel to determine that you are/aren't being followed. There are several methods, most of them are easy to do after practicing situational awareness. In the event that you suspect you are being followed you should continue driving as normal as possible and dial 911 or your country equivalent. Do not stop! For further info, Google Situational Awareness or Surveillance Detection. I was only taught very basic SA & SD and I should not be taken as an expert.
cerinamroth 2 years ago
Bet this was written by a man... Any woman has a sixth sense for this sort of stuff, I think.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Nope. I was told just yesterday that I need to be aware of my surroundings. Only reason I wasn’t was because my sister and mom were doing it for me lol. But I do tend to space out and neglect what’s around me
Load More Replies... Geoffrey Scott 2 years ago
Wife and kids and I stopped for the night one time. Went to the local mall. Had the same group follow us around (we definitely looked touristy) for 30 mins or so. Walked 'till we found a cop, told him. He asked when we would be leaving, I said...now. He detained them on the 2nd level. I looked up at the frustrated face of one as we left and smirked.
Cara 2 years ago
Guessing SA is situational awareness and SD is surveillance detection from the text
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Try not to cross your legs under a table, the pressure of one leg over your thigh can crush a nerve. This is how I paralyzed my foot for 3 months.
BananaMonkey(he/him) 2 years ago
But if you do it can keep you from fainting in class. I know this from experience
Tetelestai 2 years ago
So that’s why my foot would get ants in it from crossing my legs!! Then it would go numb, and… how am I still alive? 😀
Upstaged75 2 years ago
My mom has severe varicose veins and told me to never cross my legs or I could develop them too. I don't think that's really why she has them, but I prefer to sit like a man anyway. :)
Old Roadie 2 years ago
Drop Foot. It was not unusual among gamers in the 90s, who would sit for long periods with one leg tucked under them. FYI it usually takes therapy to recover. It sucks.
#79
If a person's pupils don't dilate to the same size, there's the possibility of brain damage.
Slondal 2 years ago
Although there are other possibilities ... I have limited vision in one eye, and it doesn't respond equally to the other eye.
N Miller 2 years ago
A general rule of thumb if you are dealing with an emergency involving someone you know is to recognise what is *not* normal for *them*. This is especially true for children. When their body or behaviour is out of character, it's serious and needs checking out by a professional.
Load More Replies... CrazyKnitter 2 years ago
My eyes are naturally different sizes (pupils) so make sure the people closest to you and your doctor know this if you are similar. I made sure to tell my husband early in our relationship just in case anything happened to me and he needed to let a paramedic or anyone else know.
#80
Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient. Make your doctor test you for actual physical conditions before prescribing benzos.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
The implication here is you might think you are depressed but actually you're just B12 deficient.
Dodo 2 years ago
I have the honour of having both. Thought my anti-depressants needed changing, turns out my B12 was low. Now I have regular injections but the depression is still there (and I did end up changing my meds)
Load More Replies... Wendy Me 2 years ago
After feeling depressed with extreme fatigue and anorexia for weeks I starting to exhibit signs of early onset dementia. My B12 level was checked and was found to be critically low. Now I'm on monthly injections. I was astonished how incredibly unwell I felt and how easily (thankfully) it was resolved.
Noname 2 years ago
Fermented foods like sauerkraut and kimchi, seaweed like wakame (used in soups and salads) and mushrooms all have high amounts of vitamin b12, and are great for gut health.
小呀小苹果 2 years ago
Awesome! I was just thinking about what I should eat, and you reminded me of my weird noodles, kimchi, and cheese soup creation... Should be ready in about 10 more minutes.
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#81
If you need to apply pesticide or herbicide read the directions and wear protective gear! Firefighter friend shared heartbreaking stories of people passing away from exposure to the dangerous chemicals. I know it’s summer but wear a protective coverall and goggles if the product instructions say to.
BananaMonkey(he/him) 2 years ago
"passing away" sounds like falling asleep but I'm still kind of surprised BP didn't censor it to [unalived].
Jules 2 years ago
Or, just a thought - don't use pesticides in the first place. Our bees are struggling as it is
#82
If your house smells like gas don’t turn on a damn light. You might blow you and ur house up
Sans Serif 2 years ago
Do nothing - get OUT!! Call 911 (or equiv) and then fire/police. AFTER you are OUT!
#83
Polar Bear liver contains a fatal amount of vitamin A if eaten by a human. If you are ever offered polar bear liver politely decline.
Phoenix 2 years ago
I doubt I'll ever be in a situation where I'll be offered polar bear liver, but this is good to know.
Wellsandra Hill 2 years ago
Hey do you want some spare polar bear liver that I have?
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Allison Riley 2 years ago
Also sled dogs and well most things in the Arctic do to limited plants you'll get hypervitaminosis a because vitamin a is fat soluble it builds up in fatty tissue and doesn't pass through excretion easily. All this to say don't accidentally poison your liver kids
Old Roadie 2 years ago (edited)
Also: powder baby formula! Improperly mixed has been known to cause blindness. Babysitter mixed "a little extra" in the baby's formula every day. She was trying to boost its nutrition, not cause harm, but excess Vitamin A caused permanent blindness. It was in news a few years ago.
Sally Jenkins 2 years ago
But I mean, with a nice Chanti and fava beans...not a bad way to go really.
#84
You can use a seatbelt buckle to smash out a car window if you’re trapped inside.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
The standard wisdom is the metal legs of a headrest, but not all cars let you pull those out.
Ace 2 years ago
Incredibly difficult, practically impossible if you're underwater. Don't waste your energy.
Sans Serif 2 years ago
If you regularly pass over water, there are very specific tools that you should have at hand!
Load More Replies... Xenon 2 years ago
Keep a pocketknife with a window breaking "nub" on the end in your car, or a device meant to break windows.
Upstaged75 2 years ago
Yup! I have a "life hammer" which also contains a tool to cut a seatbelt if it gets stuck. I keep it in the driver's side door pocket where I can reach it in an emergency.
Load More Replies... Old Roadie 2 years ago
Smash *side window. Tempered glass is much easier to break than laminated windshield.
#85
Baking soda sprinkled (or poured) on stovetop/bbq fires can put out these fires.
Phoenix 2 years ago
Keep baking soda in the fridge. It's (usually) easier to get to than the cabinet overhead or next to the stove that is on fire.
Sans Serif 2 years ago
And, if already opened to mitigate odors... it's ready for use!
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Justin Thyme 2 years ago
Old chef trick-- keep a large pot lid close at hand-- smother any fire
Sans Serif 2 years ago
Actually, this is one of the most successful techniques. Being mindful enough to have a large lid available is the only problem.
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If you need to check a pressurized line(ex: hydraulic line), never ever use your hand, use a piece of cardboard or soapy water. If you use your hand to check, the pressure can cause the fluid to cut your skin and liquids like hydraulic fluid WILL cause gangrene in a matter of hours. Goto the hospital immediately and get them to check you right away, don't take no for an answer! It could mean the difference between keeping vs losing your limb.
Freya the Wanderer 2 years ago
I heard many years ago that on Navy vessels they check for steam leaks with broom handles. Those leaks can be invisible when they are tiny, but they will char wood.
#87
Going to sleep right after eating a large meal causes stomach acid to rise into the esophagus, which is known to cause forms of cancer.
Tetelestai 2 years ago
Is this… two days in a row I’ve laid down in bed and had an acid reflux, yuck. I had one last night. Is that what this is talking about?
Doodles1983 2 years ago
Depends on whether you've eaten much just before lying down. If you're getting reflux without having eaten a lot, keep an eye on it. Any longer than 2 weeks speak to a health care pro.
Load More Replies... Nezuko_Chan 2 years ago
My grandma never lets me eat anything 1 hour before bed I thought it was Bc I can’t sleep when I have a full stomach
Sami-Jo Ross 2 years ago
Additionally, sleeping on your left side can minimize that reflux thanks to positioning. Gravity will keep it settled in your stomach and the opening to the esophagus will be elevated enough that, unless your stomach is full, prevents it from backflowing.
censorshipsucks 2 years ago
or at least lie on your right side so the food stays in the stomach; lying on your left will make it run back up your oesophagus.
White Sauce Hot Sauce 2 years ago
THIS IS NOT TRUE AT ALL. SLEEPING ON YOUR LEFT SIDE IS WHAT PREVENTS THE STOMACH ACID FROM LEAKING OUT IN TO THE ESOPHAGUS.
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If you see "square waves" next time you're in the sea, get out as quickly as possible. They are similar to rip tides, and are extremely hard to escape from. The waves create a chequerboard effect on the sea. They are formed by waves moving in opposite directions. This happens when two separate weather systems collide.
Alan Morgan 2 years ago
Most likely caused by weather systems a thousand miles away, so how exactly do you think they're dangerous? And in what way are they similar to a rip tide which is a strong current caused by tidal behaviour and therefore completely predictable?
RedMarbles 2 years ago
Pretty much what the OP said. Hard to get out of, like with rip tides. They "can form swells up to 10 feet high, as well as create unique wind patterns, making it difficult for boaters to navigate and swimmers to make their way through." There is a link in the article to a more complicated explanation involving "a scientific breakdown of the Kadomtsev-Petviashvili equation, which is why these waves form in the first place." Square Waves Are a Thing — and They're Extremely Dangerous https://www.travelandleisure.com/travel-tips/square-waves-cross-seas-danger
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If somebody is having an allergic reaction and you have an epinephrine auto injector you have to use keep it after using it. The compartment inside that holds the epinephrine is still full of the drug. If you get delayed heading to the hospital you can open up the auto injector and extract the medication with a syringe and give extra doses as needed.
#90
keep your stress levels low, sleep well and read alot to prevent dementia and/or alzheimers later in life
Carla Campbell 2 years ago
My mom did all of these. She died of Alzheimer's 3 years ago. No one else in our family has had it.
Huddo's sister 2 years ago
Try to start this earlier in life than you might expect, that's when it makes the most difference. Doing crosswords, sudoku etc are good for keeping the mind active.
Linda R 2 years ago
Sufficient sleep, exercise, and keeping your mind active helps even if dementia isn't a factor, which is often genetic, I heard. I'm nearly 69 and still work as a claims liaison at an insurance agency. While it can be stressful, it can also be gratifying. And it keeps my mind active.
Old Roadie 2 years ago
Learn music and other languages. Both engage the brain in ways that help deter memory loss.
#91
Never turn your back on predators. But also don't look them in the eyes.
Michael Largey 2 years ago
Challenge them to a game of Three Card Monte. They are terrible at that.
What do you think ?
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Here comes the paranoia… trying to memorize these, but maybe I should be checking the facts first
Mocha The Lion 2 years ago
also, if sombodys following you, ACT F*****G CRAZY like a mental patient on cocaine, 9 out of 10 times the guy following you is going to leave you alone
Tetelestai 2 years ago
You’ve had at least 10 guys follow you then, and can attest to that?
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Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago
If you are close to a black hole, do NOT attempt fate by trying to skim the edge. You will not be able to know if you've reached the edge before already having passed it, and then it will be TOO LATE and you will have NO way out of the black hole. Again you won't know exactly when you've passed the point of no return, things will look normal for a little while but you have entered a region of spacetime with no other direction than inwards. So always, ALWAYS make sure you have enough escape velocity and stay a healthy distance away from black holes.
Lauren Caswell 2 years ago
if you travel away, time will flow differently on different parts of your ship (dr who). One person's second is another person on another floors century
Load More Replies... Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
They didn't include this, but I thought this was worth mentioning: If you’re at a bar/a place that only serves food, tell a staff member: Ask for Angela, that means whatever is happening, you feel is not safe, if you’re on a date or someone is following you, the staff members will watch you very closely Angel Shot, This means you need help IMMEDIATELY, there are different types, so if someone asks which one, make sure to remember. Angel Shot Straight Up/Neat is code for, “I need an escort to my car.” Angel Shot on Ice/on the Rocks is code for, “Please call a taxi/uber/lyft for me.” Angel Shot with a Twist/Lemon/Lime is code for, “I am in immediate danger. Please call the police.”
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
I was on a date with a man who drank way too much before the food was served. I was still sipping my first glass of wine and he was ordering a second bottle. I excused myself to use the rest room, and asked the kitchen staff if there was a back exit as I was afraid for my safety. They showed me the way out and I grabbed a cab right away.
Load More Replies... HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Here comes the paranoia… trying to memorize these, but maybe I should be checking the facts first
Mocha The Lion 2 years ago
also, if sombodys following you, ACT F*****G CRAZY like a mental patient on cocaine, 9 out of 10 times the guy following you is going to leave you alone
Tetelestai 2 years ago
You’ve had at least 10 guys follow you then, and can attest to that?
Load More Replies... Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago
If you are close to a black hole, do NOT attempt fate by trying to skim the edge. You will not be able to know if you've reached the edge before already having passed it, and then it will be TOO LATE and you will have NO way out of the black hole. Again you won't know exactly when you've passed the point of no return, things will look normal for a little while but you have entered a region of spacetime with no other direction than inwards. So always, ALWAYS make sure you have enough escape velocity and stay a healthy distance away from black holes.
Lauren Caswell 2 years ago
if you travel away, time will flow differently on different parts of your ship (dr who). One person's second is another person on another floors century
Load More Replies... Angry Unicorn 2 years ago
They didn't include this, but I thought this was worth mentioning: If you’re at a bar/a place that only serves food, tell a staff member: Ask for Angela, that means whatever is happening, you feel is not safe, if you’re on a date or someone is following you, the staff members will watch you very closely Angel Shot, This means you need help IMMEDIATELY, there are different types, so if someone asks which one, make sure to remember. Angel Shot Straight Up/Neat is code for, “I need an escort to my car.” Angel Shot on Ice/on the Rocks is code for, “Please call a taxi/uber/lyft for me.” Angel Shot with a Twist/Lemon/Lime is code for, “I am in immediate danger. Please call the police.”
Jude Laskowski 2 years ago
I was on a date with a man who drank way too much before the food was served. I was still sipping my first glass of wine and he was ordering a second bottle. I excused myself to use the rest room, and asked the kitchen staff if there was a back exit as I was afraid for my safety. They showed me the way out and I grabbed a cab right away.
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