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People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know

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The world isn’t all sunshine, rainbows, and cuddly pandas. Neither is it as scary and on the verge of collapse as some news channels might tell you. Either way, we think that most of you might agree that our safety and the safety of our loved ones should be our top priority.

We shouldn’t live in fear that something bad is bound to happen when we least expect it, however at the same time, we can’t be naive and think that accidents don’t happen or that bad people don’t exist. So we shouldn’t scoff when someone shares some advice on how to stay safe.

Redditor u/directinLA asked people to open up about the safety tips they think absolutely everyone should know, and they were more than happy to share their pearls of wisdom. From the fundamentally basic to the surprisingly genius, you’ll find their best safety tips below. Scroll down and make sure you have a notepad, dear Pandas.

Bored Panda reached out to the author of the thread, redditor u/directinLA, to get their opinion on safety, as well as which tips they personally found to be the most important.

"Among the many replies I got, I think one from u/CharlieMike12 was most helpful. Not to take away from all the other responses, but as a firefighter the tips shared were relevant to everyday safety, and I think that is the epitome of a safety tip that is useful to know," u/directinLA said.

"As far as most poignant responses, u/LamarB said, 'It is better to correct an unsafe friend than to bury one.' We all have to look out for each other regardless of our differences. Everyone is living a life that is meaningful to someone. So if any of these tips actually save a life, I can retire my account successfully!" they stressed how important community is in helping keep each other safe. Scroll down for our full interview.

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#1

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know For women especially. If someone is making you uncomfortable or just giving off weird/creepy vibes, you never should worry about being "rude." You don't have to be nice/polite, your safety comes first.

PurpleDreamer28 , Nadine Shaabana Report

Final score:

520points

Caro Caro 2 years ago

Be bat-sh!t crazy!

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Bored Panda was interested in getting u/directinLA's opinion on the role that local communities play in helping keep people safe. Here's what they had to say: "I believe community is a very important thing, as we all live in our own respective bubbles. We rely on each other to keep each other safe daily, whether it be driving a car, crossing a street, trusting our children in a school system, or even wearing a mask. Without our communities, what are we?" they mused.

"Community is so important because it gives us all a sort of tribe to be able to lean on when things become tough sometimes. Whether it be from family, friends, or even kind strangers, we all rely on help because ultimately we are doing our part to try to lead a fulfilling life."

#2

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know One for knowing what to do when encountering bears:

When it’s brown, lie down. Brown bears are pretty aggressive. The first thing to do is put your arms above your head and stand as firm as possible to make yourself look big. When the brown bear is still coming to you, don’t run! Lie down, curled in a ball with you backpack still on; it’ll protect you. The bear will paw you, see that you’re no longer food and move along.

If it’s black, fight back. Black bears are less aggressive and can easily be fought back. Just like with brown bears, make yourself look as big as you possibly can. It’ll see you as a threat and move away.

If it’s white, say goodnight. Polar bears are the biggest species of bears on earth. If you’re running away from one, throw your pack to the side; polar bears have a short attention span and will go to the parcel you threw to the side. If that doesn’t work, and the polar bear is still gaining on you, there’s unfortunately nothing left but to accept Christ as your Lord and Savior because it’ll un-alive you in minutes.

Fast_Enthusiasm_6655 , Zdeněk Macháček Report

Final score:

491points

Elita One 2 years ago

Me reading this even though there's no bears in Australia 🤔

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#3

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Firefighter here;

Sleep with your doors shut at night (helps prevent fire spread/smoke inhalation)

Be able to crawl, blindfolded, out of every room in your house.

Make sure everyone in your home knows what to do in the event of a fire. Where to meet afterwards, etc.

If you have kids, explain to them that firefighters may look ‘scary’ in full turnout gear, but they can not be afraid of us.

Friendly reminder while I have your attention; check the batteries in your smoke detector. They truly are life savers.

CharlieMike12 , Pixabay Report

Final score:

481points

snipergun 2 years ago

Have smoke detectors. As it's not yet everywhere obligatory, you can get combined ones for carbon monoxide too. I know it costs some money, but trust me, burned house, loss of life or family mamber costs a lot more.

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The author of the thread also opened up about what inspired them to ask the question on r/AskReddit. "Being on Reddit, you see lots of videos of people getting injured, whether it be comically or seriously. I've seen my fair share of trampoline-related injury videos to want to put out the message that they are not a safe thing to play with, and could be rather dangerous. Then I wondered what other safety gems exist in life, so I created a prompt that could best be answered by people from all walks of life," they told Bored Panda.

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"When you make these questions it's usually meant as a little bit of an exercise in boredom since you have an idea in your head and want to see what other people think about that topic. In this case, I figured it could be useful. Never do you imagine these things taking off the way they do. It got to the point where I was getting more replies than I had time to read them, so I had to turn off notifications!"

Very recently, Bored Panda spoke to psychologist and wellbeing consultant Lee Chambers from the UK about our need for safety and resilience to traumatic experiences.

"As human beings, we have a desire for certainty and routine that keeps us feeling safe and able to plan what lies ahead in an organized manner. When unpredictable situations or accidents impact us, it can be traumatic, and we will likely feel a sense of disappointment, frustration, and loss," he told us.

#4

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If you ever find yourself in possession of a firearm:

1. All guns are loaded, even if you just unloaded it.

2. Do not point the gun at anything you’re not willing to shoot kill/destroy.

3. Do not put your finger on the trigger unless you are trying to fire the weapon at that moment.

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Final score:

425points

T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Don't touch the weapon unless you've been trained on how to use it.

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#5

Don't merge back in front of a semi truck until you can see where its steer (front) tires meet the pavement, then keep going.

Truckers don't leave big gaps in front of themselves in traffic out of the kindness of their hearts. They do it because trucks are hard to stop even with powerful air brakes, and the kinetic energy in an 80,000 truck/load combo traveling at 65mph would turn you into a fine pink mist if they hit you.

WAY too many drivers don't know how to act around semis, at their mortal peril.

Source: am trucker

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410points

Xottel 2 years ago

Many truckers around here flash their lights to signal that you can merge now.

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#6

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know A falling knife has no handle.

Billbapoker , Markus Spiske Report

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392points

Steffen Rehm 2 years ago

as if my reflexe would be interested.

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"It is important however that we embrace the fact that the world can be unpredictable and uncertain, and become more tolerant of this being a reality,” the psychologist told Bored Panda.

“Understanding that things are sometimes out of our control helps us to accept that not everything goes to plan, and accept when things happen to us that are negative. This acceptance allows us to embrace the change and difference, and manage our expectations so we can become more resilient to the ups and downs that all our lives lead."

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#7

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Never EVER sneak up behind a horse, EVER

VeeSquibbles , Helena Lopes Report

Final score:

363points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

Just in case you didn't know, horses kick backwards. Cows kick forwards, so you can safely be behind one, but you can cop yourself a nasty kick if they don't like how you are milking them, especially if they're bulls. :oD

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#8

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Worked in a machine shop. I was told the top three rules were these: 1) Know where the emergency stop button is on every machine. 2) If you wouldn't touch it with your penis, don't touch it with your finger. 3) If something falls, let it hit the floor (don't try to catch anything falling).

theunknowngoat , Andrew Haimerl (andrewnef) Report

Final score:

361points

DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago

That falling rule was so hard for me to stop, I played soccer a lot so whenever things fall I try to catch it.

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#9

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know As a life long Floridian, I see this all the time here, and else where in the news. In the event of a disaster, stay the [hell] away from downed power lines!! Don’t walk along the street with them, don’t drive your car over them, don’t take selfies with them. They’re thunder noodles and have been known to kill.

kowog1 , Andre Moura Report

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354points

C. Wade 2 years ago

"thunder noodles" though 🤣

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According to the expert, we can grow from our struggles, but this requires acceptance and taking ownership.

"Post-traumatic growth isn't always simple to explain or utilize, but often the adversity we face can create a precedent for what we can overcome, help us to see what we need to be grateful for, and give us an understanding of the support we do have. A big part of opening the door to grow from our struggles is finding acceptance and taking ownership over what you can control and finding healthy ways to express the negative emotion that comes with challenges that test us," he said.

#10

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know When walking down the street with a one-shoulder bag, keep it on the building side of your body — not the side on which people pass you. It makes the bag harder to slash/snatch.

If asked for the time on the street, don't check your phone. Check your watch, but do so by lifting your wrist to within your field of view - don't look down at your wrist. If you don't have a watch, then say you don't know the time.

Be cautious if a person asks you to look at something, like "that car behind you".

Collectively these tips will help avoid some basic mugging tricks.

ByEthanFox , Godisable Jacob Report

Final score:

350points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

Wear a crossbody bag, or else put the bag on your shoulder underneath your coat/jacket. If you are a tourist and taking lots of pictures, wear your phone on a lanyard around your neck, not loose in your hand.

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#11

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Don't say, 'Someone call an ambulance.' Do it yourself, or directly tell one person to do it.

Don't move someone injured unless there is an imminent danger to the victim.

Puncture wounds, the puncture object acts as a cork, leave it in until medics arrive and let them deal with it.

Learn cpr for adults and children, the same goes for choking techniques like heimlich.

nobenap5 , Pavel Danilyuk Report

Final score:

336points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

Yeah, if you have the capacity to be a take charge person, it is definitely necessary to give specific instructions to specific people. It's amazing how a lot of people will just go blank and do nothing in an emergency.

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#12

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If you are the passenger, never put your feet on the dash. With or without airbags, don’t do it. Level 1 trauma hospital worker here. Seen a fatality of a passenger who had their legs on the dash during the collision. It literally shoved their (broken) leg back into them and their own leg bone (shard) pierced their chest cavity and heart.

xray_anonymous , Ljupche Vasilev Report

Final score:

326points

Tapio Magnussen 2 years ago

Image of X-RAY from a person with feet on the dash in a SIMPLE collision. Just image a hard one... pies-salpi...153270.jpg

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"Using journaling and talking about how I felt played a significant part in my recovery when I had to learn to walk again, and gave me the space to grow to become mentally stronger as a result. It is also important to reflect on all the hurdles you've overcome, so you can see what skills and lessons you've learned to apply in the future, and adversity often helps us to see what really matters, and gets us closer to knowing our values and purpose,” Lee said.

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#13

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Wear safety glasses when working. Wear safety gloves when working. Wear safety boots when working. Do not make excuses — one mistake can cost you your finger, eye, toe.

bstefanovic , Matilda Wormwood Report

Final score:

323points

Kanuli 2 years ago

And! Depending where you live: they won’t pay a dime if your superior told you to wear them, gave you equipment to wear, and you willingly didn’t.

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#14

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know “It is better to correct an unsafe friend than to bury one”

LamarB , michal dziekonski Report

Final score:

315points

C. Wade 2 years ago

We all do but they won't listen. I'm looking at you antivaxxers.

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#15

Be gross if you’re being kidnapped. Men don’t like gross girls. Force yourself to throw up, rip your hair out, pee yourself or defecate. Try to fight back and scratch as hard as you can. Leaving physical evidence everywhere at the very least helps identify your body and get him prosecuted for the crime. Not to be morbid but. If it looks like you’re about to die then make sure you leave as much evidence as you possibly can.

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Final score:

309points

Foxxy (The Original) 2 years ago

I probably wouldn't need to force myself to do most of those things.

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#16

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Turn your music down. I promise you will not like tinnitus.

caananball , Dylann Hendricks | 딜란 Report

Final score:

299points

Kira Okah 2 years ago

Just want to add though that this is not the only way to get tinnitus, just the most common. Seemingly unrelated injury, stress, and illness can also cause it. Stating because so many people are vile k*bheads to people who say they have tinnitus

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#17

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Around any body of water:

- Feet first first time - never dive unless you know how deep the water is.

- Drowning looks like climbing a ladder, and it's silent.

- If you get into a dangerous current swim perpendicular to it.

- If you're in water over your head, or in a dangerous current, flip, float, and follow.

tremynci , eberhard grossgasteig Report

Final score:

295points

SoozeeQ 2 years ago

Great advice, all of it. Stunning picture. Would make a great jigsaw puzzle.

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#18

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know In these cold times. Don’t drive wearing anything you couldn’t walk a half mile in.

46692 , Emily Gouker Report

Final score:

293points

MiriPanda 2 years ago

Or keep a pair of old trainers in the trunk along with a raincoat and flashlight.

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#19

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know NEVER mix cleaning products.

jtho78 , Kelly Sikkema Report

Final score:

290points

Ristina Nielsen 2 years ago

And NEVER EVER store cleaning products, or garage products, in "re-purposed" food packages. You don't want to her someone say "urgh, this lemonade tastes weird". (at least not for the reason it being nail polish remover)

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#20

The really bad people who want to do really bad things look for weakness. They test and probe.

It's awful that the best we can hope for is that we avoid what some other person might be victimized with. But that's nature.

Pay attention to your surroundings. Watch to see if anyone is watching you. Any stranger that offers you something or has a question that doesn't feel right, that's the moment to keep yourself vigilant. Don't put on a false front, but don't be weak. Have good body posture. Speak clearly. Use short simple statements, and be rude if you have to. No thanks, I'm good, or firmer if you think it's necessary.

Don't let anyone stop you from walking.

No is a full sentence.

If they get physical, f**k, if they even touch you, scream and yell and don't let them get you away from the public area, away from light and people. We often have the impulse to not make a scene- f**k that. Make the biggest fuss you've ever made.

Learn to listen to your instincts and intuition. They aren't always right, so you should evaluate them, and then proceed.

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Final score:

287points

Steffen Rehm 2 years ago

I still feel bad for that on person in Monastir back then. Maybe he just tries to sell us overpriced bracelet to make a living. But on the other hand, never ever touch strangers without their permission.

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#21

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Never plug in space heaters to power strips! ALWAYS plug them directly into wall outlets. This is one of the most common fire starters in home fires.

poshquail , Alirad Zare Report

Final score:

280points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Explanation: the power strip can't handle the load and overheats.

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#22

if your being followed (Car or walking) dont go home, rather head toward the nearest police station and park/sit there for a bit.

also craigslist deals can be done in police parking lots, it can be a bit awkward asking someone to meet there to sell you their old ps4 but if they are honest then they will have no reason not to.

Final score:

274points

Mavis 2 years ago

I work at a busy train station and I sometimes see people doing the buying/selling thing and I always think good on you guys you picked a good spot to do your transaction, lots of CCTV cameras and lots of people around.

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#23

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Uniforms (especially of high function, such as doctors, fireman, army...) can trick your mind. Just because someone wear one doesn't mean they are kind and safe, and can't hurt you. Even if it's a real one or during work hour/on duty.

Memetastikk , RF._.studio Report

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269points

jammer 2 years ago

Youtubers too can buy doctors white coats. Just saying.

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#24

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Oh I have a really good one. In the event of a disaster, such as earthquake or flood, The drinking water system frequently becomes contaminated.

Therefore you need to shut off the intake valve to your water heater.

Then your water heater becomes an emergency drinking water tank.

thedrakeequator , cottonbro Report

Final score:

266points

John L 2 years ago

Better yet, fill up all the sinks and bathtubs. I like to keep the empty water jugs and fill them. I also put a few drops of bleach, in them.

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#25

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know When boiling a pot of water, turn the handle inwards towards the center of the stove / counter. That way somebody (especially a kid) won’t come by and knock it over or grab it and pull it over on themselves.

Actuaryba , Michal Balog Report

Final score:

255points

Aski Markup 2 years ago

Or if you're clumsy like me, knock it yourself 😔

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#26

Never take a sleeping pill and a laxative at the same time.

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251points

SoozeeQ 2 years ago

I feel that OP should have added "ask me how I know".

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#27

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Sharp tools are safer and easier to control than dull ones. This goes for basically anything with a blade, whether it’s a saw blade, utility knife, chisel, or simple kitchen knife. You’re more likely to slip, lose control, or kickback with a dull blade.

Djdubbs , NIKOLAY OSMACHKO Report

Final score:

231points

Amy Stone-Chandler 2 years ago

Sharp knives don't slip off food. Keep your fingers in proper cutting positions

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#28

If you have been on the fence for a while about being too cold to continue, in a backcountry situation, you are already too cold. Immediately make emergency efforts to get warm. Being hypothermic severely clouds your judgement.

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226points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Fortunately here this is highly unlikely, the only time it gets that cold is at night in winter, where it can go to -2 degC. But as long as you keep walking or bundle up, you'll be ok. Heat here is much more dangerous. Cape Town can get to 42 deg C.

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#29

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If you get bitten by an animal that you even think is rabid get vaccinated RIGHT AWAY.

Rabies is a brutal way to go out and if you miss your window there’s not much nothing that can be done.

a_clown_with_a_piano , Mufid Majnun Report

Final score:

220points

snipergun 2 years ago

This one I'd change a little bit, to if you get bitten or scratched by animal you can't prove doesn't have rabies (can't catch it or don't want to kill it) just get a vaccine (unless it's a neighbor's dog/cat with fully up to date vaccinations). And be aware that for example hedgehogs use their saliva against parasites by spreading it on their spikes, which mean that if you grab it (take it away from road for example) you can already get infected. Luckily it's rare in parts of the world, but it's way better to take the vaccine than to go out with rabies. Except for anti vaxers I guess...

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#30

Walk against traffic so you can see what’s coming, not with your back to it!

Final score:

220points

Susie Elle 2 years ago

But if you walk on a road that has curves, I'd advise to walk on the side of the road that has traffic coming from behind you; a driver going into a curve will see you too late if you're walking against traffic (becasue they can't see around a curve). Someone coming from behind you will have to slow down until you pass the curve. At least, I'm convinced this is the case :')

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#31

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Do NOT put objects in the driver's foot space. Even things as small as a tennis ball. It's very unsafe for the driver.

AvianDragon_Minokawa , Unervi González Report

Final score:

216points

Chris Hooley 2 years ago

The fact that people need to be told this is horrifying.

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#32

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know You're more likely to be attacked in a transitional space. Going into and out of buildings, cars, and especially between the two. You let your guard down because you're thinking about what you're going to do when you get there, not what you're doing right now, and not what's going on around you. Stay alert, stay safe.

pevip6 , Brett Sayles Report

Final score:

211points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Yep I was once attacked upon arriving at home. If you see someone loitering around or an unfamiliar car, go around the block again or to a cop shop.

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#33

F.A.S.T. For strokes.

F = Face Drooping – Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile. Is the person's smile uneven?

A = Arm Weakness – Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

S = Speech Difficulty – Is speech slurred?

T = Time to call 911

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208points

Widdershins66 2 years ago

Or 999 etc

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#34

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Check and clean out the lint collector in your dryer regularly.

Whig_Party , PlanetCare Report

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203points

T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Just clean it out every time you use it. Make it a habit. Then it's a no-brainer.

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#35

There's a principal in safety called Heinrich's Pyramid, and while the precise numbers are open for debate, the general principal is that after a certain number of unsafe acts you will have a serious injury or fatality. This is typically used for workplace safety, but the point is, every time you decide that you don't need that piece of safety equipment, or you can skip that one step even though the book says to do it, you're ticking down the clock until a serious accident happens. In Heinrich's original, he posited that for each serious accident (major injury/fatality), there would be about 30 accidents with minor injury, and 300 unsafe acts. So eliminate those minor unsafe acts, shortcuts etc, and significantly reduce or eliminate the corresponding number of serious accidents.

Final score:

193points

Falcon 2 years ago

Makes sense. You cut a corner or skip a step the first time it might not be a huge thing. But next time you skip 2 steps and that's how you eventually end up with an accident.

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#36

No matter how cute the wild animal is...don't approach it! It's NOT worth it!

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193points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Please leave wild animals alone. Forget the f*****g selfie and just stand back and simply look at them. If you HAVE to take a picture, stand back at a safe distance and use your zoom function. Also, don’t try to be a hero and “save” a baby wild animal. You do not know what the hell you’re doing—-and may be doing way more harm than good. If you see a baby animal in obvious distress, call the park rangers if in a national park, or whatever relevant professionals apply. Then wait for them. Try to keep predators at bay if you can until the pros arrive, especially if the baby is from an endangered species, but don’t risk your life trying to keep a bear or mountain lion at bay. It may be distressing, but Nature can sometimes be cruel to the small and weak.

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#37

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Nobody wins in a street fight.

Jellybean720 , Keira Burton Report

Final score:

188points

Falcon 2 years ago

Also there are no rules when you're fighting for your life.

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#38

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If you have a skin mole that has blurry edges, isn't symmetrical, is a weird shade of red, weeps fluids, or acts like an open wound that won't heal, you might have skin cancer. Go to a doctor IMMEDIATELY. Melanoma kills fast.

vivav5 , Karolina Grabowska Report

Final score:

186points

Kira Okah 2 years ago

Now, red moles do exist and are generally harmless, but do confirm if you get them if you have, just to make sure.

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#39

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If your child goes missing in your home, first check any spots that would be dangerous for them to be (near water heaters, sump pumps etc…) then check their common hiding spots.

CthulhuBae1111 , Scott Webb Report

Final score:

174points

Robin DJW 2 years ago

My daughter went missing in our home when she was still just on all fours. I eventually found her sound asleep on the floor, in the far corner under her crib, rolled up in her blankie. She wanted her nap, so she took it on herself to get it. To this day I wish I had had a camera.

94points

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#40

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know If you're confronted, it's far better to run away if at all possible rather than try to fight your attacker. Even if you think you are a badass.

Hokusai135 , Barbara Olsen Report

Final score:

159points

snipergun 2 years ago

And it's always better to avoid it / move out of the way, and not be macho and stand your ground. You can't fight someone high on drugs for example. They will not feel a lot of pain even if you hit them in head first, on the other side, they won't stop once you get in confrontation, it's not like they won't jump on your head when you're laying on the ground.

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#41

When hiking, frequently turn around so you know what it will look like on the way back. Also applies to huge parking lots.

Bring water, food, a whistle, and a first aid kit on EVERY hike. Local park? Doesn't matter. S**t happens and suddenly there is no one around. People wander off the trail to pee and are lost for days. It can happen to you, no matter how savvy you are.

After a hurricane, the danger is not over. Flooding will start in the lower elevations over the next several days, as the higher land drains. So many people in my area came back immediately after Hurricane Florence, only to need rescue. If at all possible, stay away after an emergency, at least until roads are clear and power is back.

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51points

John L 2 years ago

This one should be higher as well.

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#42

If you're treating a gunshot victim while waiting on an ambulance, the best thing you can do is apply constant pressure to the wound. Bind it if you can. But, whatever you do, absolutely do not remove bandages if they get too bloody. Just add more. Don't give the wound any chances to bleed out more than it already is.

Final score:

46points

Luther von Wolfen 2 years ago

I've seen many cuts working in kitchens. People will keep taking the towel or whatever away from the wound to see if it's still bleeding. Everytime they take the towel away, they re-open the wound. Wrap the wound, apply pressure, add more wrap if it bleeds through.

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#43

When you cut wood or metal, the chips fly faster than you are able to blink.

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44points

Kira Okah 2 years ago (edited)

Safety glasses. Required. Always.

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#44

If you need to break open a car window using a tool do NOT hit the middle, hit one of the corners. The middle of he window is reinforced to prevent it from being broken.

Final score:

42points

Scagsy 2 years ago (edited)

I'm fairly sure this applies to double glazing as well. The corners are the weakest points. Handy in a fire or if you're into a bit of casual vandalism.

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#45

When it's raining or snowing during the day, and you need to drive your car, turn your headlights on! Headlights are not only for you to see, they're for other people to be able to see you.

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T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

Just always leave your headlights on. There's no need to leave them off ever.

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#46

You cannot drink the waters from cactuses in emergency due to acidity and toxic alkaloids, which causes vomiting, diarrhea and mass dehydration especially when you're hungry or thirsty.

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Spikey boi 2 years ago

Don't eat us or steal our water :(

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#47

After large fires ash will continue to fall to the ground, all fresh water outside will be laden with ash. Ash and water produces lye, which is poison.

After fires try to refresh and replace water outside for wandering animals.

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Jihana 2 years ago

Lye is corrosive, not poisonous. Chemist here, and I hate that everyone says poisonous instead of harmful.

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#48

A few things I learned from scouts. A 9V Battery can ignite Steel wool. Dryer Lint is also really flammable. Consider taking some in different plastic baggies on your trip as they don't add much weight. Drinking from stagnant water is also extremely dangerous, look for running water instead.

Remember, kids: It's always better to be prepared to have it and not use it, than need it and not have it.

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40points

John L 2 years ago

As stupid as this sounds, I had never considered taking it with me. I've always heard this, but wondered what they would be doing laying about or managing to find them in the wild. ☺

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#49

Get a dashcam if you don't have one already. It can save you a lot of headaches if you're in an accident.

Final score:

37points

T. D. Bostick 2 years ago

This is why everyone in Russia has one. The streets are apparently crazy there.

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#50

Head injuries can take hours to manifest. Go see a doctor even if you think it was minor. If you wait, it may already be too late once you start showing symptoms.

Final score:

37points

snipergun 2 years ago

Also if you don't recognize person's face after maybe a minor head injury, there's something wrong. Father in law fell from bicycle after car didn't give him right on vacation. As most dutch nothing really happened he thought. Medics came, check him, all just bruises. Then they sent picture of him and if I didn't know it was him I wouldn't recognize him at all! I pointed it out and on some family insisting he went to hospital next day to check. Cracked skull on his forehead and wrist. Probably would be nothing but if he didn't know, he'd just go back to work, and with any other little shake he could get bleeding into his skull. This can take days even weeks to manifest.

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#51

Always prepare for your car to break down in the middle of nowhere.

Bring warm clothes, water, a charged phone etc..

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36points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

This is good advice if you take roads that are minor or rural. For example if I was going to drive through our desert (Kgalagadi) to say Namibia, definitely you need food and a tent as well, just in case. Any other route, we have cellphone coverage on all major roads out of cities plus maintenance teams and cops every few hundred km, so you probably won't need to wait more than a day to be rescued, probably less. In case you think this is not a big deal, our country is about 1936km from top to bottom, so this isn't a big worry here.

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#52

Don't accept help from people who aren't trusted friends, family members or roommates with carrying things to your apartment or house door. The amount of rape stories that start this way is quite shocking.

It's better for a stranger to think you're a b**** then try to be too nice and put yourself in danger.

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36points

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#53

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Deep dents in canned foods, especially on a seam, can be a sign of botulism or bacterial contamination; these cans should be avoided.

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35points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

This is a common theory but I have not seen such a case in all my years. Generally I find that a dent means that a careless shelf-packer dropped it onto another can. However, I *HAVE* seen cans which are bacteria-infested and they SWELL OUTWARDS because the bacteria produce waste gases while eating.

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#54

Never get into a vehicle if someone is trying to kidnap you. (if you can help it) Its better to fight and scream as much as you can because once you get in the vehicle your chances of survival go down significantly

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33points

John L 2 years ago

And for the love of God, if some one does kidnap you and makes you drive...make sure your seat belt is secured and crash hard and fast into something.

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#55

1. If you fall forward, put your hands out to break your fall in order to protect your face. Besides preventing a head injury, broken arms heal, broken teeth do not.

2. Don’t open any packages or bottles or shells, etc with your teeth. You will chip or break your teeth and have pain and expensive dental bills.

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33points

Scagsy 2 years ago

I snapped a front tooth in half using it to tear sticky tape while wrapping my mum's birthday presents. The worst part was that I couldn't even have any cake!

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#56

If everybody else is staying on the beach don’t go running into the ocean. They might all be staying on the beach for a reason. Like jellyfish.

I learned the hard way so you don’t have to.

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32points

Andy Acceber 2 years ago

Also, the flags on the beach probably mean something. I learned this the hard way too. I had never swum in the ocean before so before my trip, my friend, a lifeguard, recommended I pick a point on the shore and if I ever pass it, to swim back in. Well, I did. I was at the beach solo, and I chose the red flag. Fortunately, I didn't go too deep, and I swam back in A LOT. The next day, I entered the beach from a different direction and was surprised to see the red flag was now yellow. It was on that entrance that I saw posted information about the flag code. If the flag is red, the tide is dangerous and you're not supposed to swim. Whoops.

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#57

Buy a glass breaker with seatbelt knife and keep it in your car. It’s a couple bucks and it may save your (or someone else’s) life.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Great stocking stuffer for Christmas. Did that years ago (when they first came out) for everyone in my family. They may have rolled their eyes, but I made sure every single one went right into their glove compartments. Thankfully, no one has had to use theirs, but I feel better just knowing they all have one handy if they need it.

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#58

Always know your exits in a public/crowded space.

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ZAPanda 2 years ago

This one is a good idea in theory but in practice what happens is people stampede for the exit and crush at the doors. A bad case of this happened once at a soccer match here. I tend to rather head away from the crowd to where it is thinner and sit in a balled/foetal/brace position so harder to damage my face etc. This obviously is moot if the crowd is running from a fire or active shooter, but fortunately I've never seen the latter.

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#59

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know There are different kinds of fires and using the wrong suppressant can fuel or spread the fire more. The most common example of this is how water will cause an oil fires to spread. Some fire extinguishers are only good for certain fires based on there rating so make sure you read what fire types it works on before purchasing. Baking soda works great on small grease fires.

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31points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

And if you are lighting a bonfire/barbecue outside, never, ever squirt liquid fuel directly onto that fire. As too many firefighters will tell you, the stream of liquid can quickly ignite right back to the container of fuel which then blows up in your hands/face.

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#60

Long hair, loose clothing and gloves, keep them far away from rotating parts and tools.

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Bobby 2 years ago

And wedding rings. I know you told her you'd never take it off but if that machine grabs it it is taking off more than the ring

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#61

Be present in the moment in all that you do. From my experience (personal and professional) absent mindedness is the number one cause of preventable accidents/injuries.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

And if you see someone doing work that is dangerous and requires concentration, leave them the f**k alone! It isn’t cute or funny to sneak up behind them or try to prank them and break that concentration. It could cost them, and maybe also you, a finger or eye, or life. Please make sure your small children also know this.

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#62

Wasps can't fly if their wings are wet. If you get one in your home, squirt it with water and wack it with a fly swatter. No need to spray poison indoors.

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Lucky 2 years ago (edited)

Why kill it? Catch it and set it free!

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#63

I would say that if you randomly smell gas in your house, DO NOT turn on any lights. It could cause a spark and explode your house, so evacuate.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

This applies after a natural disaster. The last thing you should do after something like an earthquake is to flip your light switch on. The spark could ignite gas leaking from broken gas lines—-even if your house is fully electric, as your neighbors may have gas heat or a gas stove, etc.

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#64

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know The gates on a railroad crossing are meant to break away when driven through. If your car ever stalls out on a crossing, don't bother with 911 — look for the blue sign posted on the crossing gates themselves and call that number. That number will get you in contact with the train dispatcher, who can let oncoming trains know about it immediately.

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28points

snipergun 2 years ago

Strange how many people don't know this still and they stay on railway waiting. Even worse many stay in their cars or nearby and get injured by car flying when hit by train.

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#65

Never swim in an unknown water body.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

And try not to swim totally alone. Make sure someone can see you, either in the water, from land, or from a nearby boat. Even the strongest swimmers may need help sometime.

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#66

If you get a whiff of really bad BO when you’re hiking in the woods, chances are you are downwind from a bear… stay alert!

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Dorothy Parker 2 years ago

BO is bear odor. Perfect.

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#67

Sunscreen should be applied at least twenty minutes before you go into the sun. And a good rule of thumb is to reapply every 2 hours.

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Kira Okah 2 years ago

Hn, the rule I was told in medschool was "reapply as often as the spf in minutes". I shall look into this.

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#68

If you’re in a crowd and there’s a possibility of a human crush, go with the waves of people instead of against it and, when possible, go backwards to the left to get out of it. If you’re rigid, you’ll get pushed over and trampled to death and you absolutely don’t want to get to the front.

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28points

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#69

If you see an animal that’s brightly colored or has a unique design, don’t touch it. I know a lot of people know why, but there’s always that one person.

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jammer 2 years ago (edited)

”Doesn’t apply to me, I have 500 followers and they all want to see me hugging and kissing this cute colourful frog!”

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#70

When you double the speed of your car, your braking distance quadruples. This is why speeding, especially in residential zones, can be very dangerous.

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SoozeeQ 2 years ago

This also applies to not darting back in front of the semi trailer, you've just passed.

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#71

My dad always said “you never know when 10 bucks might save your life”

Moral of the story: always have some cash on hand.

Saved my ass more than once.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Emergency twenty hidden in my wallet, plus a couple dollars in assorted change. Just. In. Case.

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#72

Don’t spray hairspray in the bathroom while the bathroom exhaust fan is running. The fan will draw the sticky spray into the fan where it accumulates dust, lint, dirt, etc. which can eventually gum up the fan motor and create a fire risk. Also, clean your bathroom exhaust fan regularly.

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27points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago (edited)

Keep an old wash rag handy to wipe hairspray off bathroom surfaces, as it will cling to whatever it falls on, and dust, powder, and makeup will stick to it. Just one wipe over it with the damp wash rag after each use will cut down on dirt and cleaning time on your housecleaning day. Actually, always clean as you go, no matter what room, and you’ll cut down on the amount of housecleaning you have to do.

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#73

People Are Sharing 40 Basic And Genius Safety Tips Everyone Should Know Always put an emergency brake up when you park your car on a hill. You never know when your regular brake would fail.

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26points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

Wait what, your cars in the states automatically brake when not moving? Here anyone would know that because the foot brake only functions if it is being held down. Otherwise, yes, we put up the handbrake.

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#74

If you are afraid of cutting yourself, or have a younger kid who is, just take a dishtowel and put it over your hand holding whatever you are cutting.

You'd be surprised how much harder it makes seriously cutting yourself.

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26points

#75

Cows and Horses in particular are very heavy for anyone who happens to work in a barn or farm environment, so always wear work boots when working with them.

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Kira Okah 2 years ago

Can say definitely. Have had my foot stood on by a cow, was wearing steel toe caps and still felt the weight. Crushed toes would be so easy.

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#76

If you're stuck in a hotel room fire and can't escape, it's the smoke that will kill you.

Call for help

Check for fire in hallway with the back of your hand against the inside of the door. If it's hot, do not open the door. There's a raging fire outside.

Wet towels and put them behind the door.

Scoop out the water from the toilet u-bend using towels and your hands. Use an additional wet towel over your head to make some form of "seal" to breathe. It goes straight to a fresh air source. Use that for clean air. Stay low to the ground. Smoke rises.

It's the smoke that will kill you.

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25points

Jo Choto 2 years ago

If you're in a hotel room and you need water, I would suggest using water from the sink or the bath rather than scooping it out of the u-bend of the toilet!!

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#77

Turn on your phones flashlight and point it toward oncoming traffic when crossing the street at night.

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

Sounds like an extremely bad idea. How about wear something reflective at night, or something light-coloured and cross the road safely at a proper crossing.

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#78

If you're spray painting (or painting in general, but especially laquer based paint) something and you're using primer before paint. Make sure the primer is compatible with the paint. It can cause a chemical reaction and self-ignite if they aren't.

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24points

ZAPanda 2 years ago

wow I've never seen this and I've done a lot of work with sprays.

8points

#79

Don’t turn the car on with the garage closed.

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23points

John L 2 years ago

A bit terse, but I think the point is that carbon monoxide in a small closed space, will kill.

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#80

Most car troubles can be ignored for a short period of time (e.g. check engine light stuff). But don't ignore shakes and shimmies.

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PandaGoPanda 2 years ago

But don't, like my cousin who ironically is a senior mechanic for a prestigious car company, ignore the warning lights for too long . He learned a very expensive lesson!

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#81

If you're planning on carrying something heavy or fragile and awkward, or a multi-person move, plan it out in advance.

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James D 2 years ago

Just "PIVOT" and you'll be fine

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#82

Don’t ever just touch/grab an electrified fence with the palm side of your hand, you might not be able to let go once the shock hits your muscles.

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

If you know a fence is electrified, don't touch it at all!!

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#83

Always keep an eye on trucks indicators incase there’re making a wide turn. I’ve seen so many people almost get ran down by trailers after trying to cut inside of a truck they didn’t notice was turning.

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Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Also, if you see a semi trying to negotiate a turn, give them plenty of space. Back up from the intersection if you can, or change to the farthest lane possible. Believe me, truckers having to drive through town appreciate it.

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#84

Be extra, extra careful going up and especially down stairs.

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18points

Kathryn Baylis 2 years ago

Seems counterintuitive that going down stairs should be harder than going up, but it is, especially if the stairs go straight up or spiral, instead of turning every flight. Realized this as a child when the family was vacationing at the beach and toured a historic lighthouse. No elevator, just a very long steep set of stairs going to the top where the light was. No problem at all going up, but even I started feeling dizzy going down if I looked down too long.

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#85

Don’t leave your bras on your door handles in your house cus your pets will choke themselves by accident

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

Does anybody leave their bra on the door handle?

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Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

Storytelling, journalism, and art are a core part of who I am. I've been writing and drawing ever since I could walk—there is nothing else I'd rather do. My formal education, however, is focused on politics, philosophy, and economics because I've always been curious about the gap between the ideal and the real. At work, I'm a Senior Writer and I cover a broad range of topics that I'm passionate about: from psychology and changes in work culture to healthy living, relationships, and design. In my spare time, I'm an avid hiker and reader, enjoy writing short stories, and love to doodle. I thrive when I'm outdoors, going on small adventures in nature. However, you can also find me enjoying a big mug of coffee with a good book (or ten) and entertaining friends with fantasy tabletop games and sci-fi movies.

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I'm the Visual Editor at Bored Panda, responsible for ensuring that everything our audience sees is top-notch and well-researched. What I love most about my job? Discovering new things about the world and immersing myself in exceptional photography and art.

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wowbagger 2 years ago

One I read recently: honest people are generally happy to provide verification and eager to build trust. It's dishonest people who get resentful and offended: "What, don't you trust me?" and "Why are you so suspicious?"

20points

Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago

You just described my abusive ex-husband to a T. His second and third wives said the same thing that I just did after putting up with him for a time.

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

A lot of trouble in life can be avoided by simply thinking for a moment before making decisions. Much of these are common sense that everyone would agree with, but still, people make rash decisions that cost them.

19points

John L 2 years ago

Too many people just aren't "aware" (as I like to put it) and go through life on auto pilot.

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Stealthee 3k 2 years ago

Every story that starts with "I was in a hurry" never ends well.

4points

Soggy Crumpet 2 years ago

Many of these situations are urgent moments and it’s very hard to think in the midst of that anxiety filled adrenaline rush. The fight or flight response kicks in making the thought process secondary and slow. Don’t be so judgmental.

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Monique Reed 2 years ago

Another good one: Don't eat wild plants or fungi unless you are prepared to die if you are wrong about the identification. There are things that look like carrots, onions, and edible berries and mushrooms that can kill you with a **very** small dose. And don't go by photos in little "edible plant" guidebooks. They will show you edible plants, not the dozens of potentially lethal look-alikes.

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Mine Truly 2 years ago

If you think you might have to eat plants to survive, get a field guide to edible plants in your region. There is a process to test plants to see if it's edible. Do not do this with fungus. Mushrooms can kill you very quickly and there's no good way to test.

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wowbagger 2 years ago

One I read recently: honest people are generally happy to provide verification and eager to build trust. It's dishonest people who get resentful and offended: "What, don't you trust me?" and "Why are you so suspicious?"

20points

Joyce Blodgett 2 years ago

You just described my abusive ex-husband to a T. His second and third wives said the same thing that I just did after putting up with him for a time.

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Jo Choto 2 years ago

A lot of trouble in life can be avoided by simply thinking for a moment before making decisions. Much of these are common sense that everyone would agree with, but still, people make rash decisions that cost them.

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John L 2 years ago

Too many people just aren't "aware" (as I like to put it) and go through life on auto pilot.

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Stealthee 3k 2 years ago

Every story that starts with "I was in a hurry" never ends well.

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Soggy Crumpet 2 years ago

Many of these situations are urgent moments and it’s very hard to think in the midst of that anxiety filled adrenaline rush. The fight or flight response kicks in making the thought process secondary and slow. Don’t be so judgmental.

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Monique Reed 2 years ago

Another good one: Don't eat wild plants or fungi unless you are prepared to die if you are wrong about the identification. There are things that look like carrots, onions, and edible berries and mushrooms that can kill you with a **very** small dose. And don't go by photos in little "edible plant" guidebooks. They will show you edible plants, not the dozens of potentially lethal look-alikes.

18points

Mine Truly 2 years ago

If you think you might have to eat plants to survive, get a field guide to edible plants in your region. There is a process to test plants to see if it's edible. Do not do this with fungus. Mushrooms can kill you very quickly and there's no good way to test.

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