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40 ‘Facts You Probably Didn’t Know That Could Save Your Life’

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

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

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

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

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#1

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

fyp , Roland Tanglao Report

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

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

fyp , Paul Hanaoka Report

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

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

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

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

#4

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

fyp , Nikolas Noonan Report

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#5

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

fyp , Evgeny Tchebotarev Report

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

fyp , wikipedia Report

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

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

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

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

fyp , wikipedia Report

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#8

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

fyp , Dean Hochman Report

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

fyp , Matheus Queiroz Report

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

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

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

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

#10

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

fyp , Zachary Spears Report

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#11

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

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

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

fyp , Hans-Jurgen Mager Report

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#14

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

fyp , Harrison Kugler Report

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#15

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

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#16

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

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

fyp , Eva Blue Report

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

fyp , Ella Christenson Report

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

fyp , wikipedia Report

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#20

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

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

fyp , Michael Jin Report

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#22

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

fyp , Derrick Treadwell Report

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#23

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

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#24

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

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#25

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

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

fyp , Soumyadip Sarkar Report

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#27

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

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#28

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

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#29

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

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

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#31

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

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#32

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

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#33

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

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

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#35

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

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

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#37

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

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#38

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

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#39

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

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#40

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

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#41

Truck drivers often receive information about dangerous weather, hazard, and accidents before other drivers do. So if you ever see one pulled over or driving differently it may be a sign that danger is ahead.

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#42

The best defence against a bear is to get a large object like a car or a tree and put it between you and the bear and keep moving around it until it gets bored and leaves

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#43

If you ever have to eat crickets or similar insects, chew them; do not swallow them alive. They have spines on their legs which can cling to your throat, blocking your airways, causing you to suffocate.

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#44

If you ever being held at a gun point look the person dead in the eyes and say: "you don't have to do this". Humanize them, they will have feelings and you could use this to your advantage

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#45

Keep your car keys next to your bed at night. If you hear someone break into your house, press the panic button.

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#46

If you're ever buried alive, the first thing you should do is take off your shirt and tie it around your face and mouth to prevent suffocation

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#47

If you can't do a pull-up, you probably won't have the strength to pull yourself up off a ledge.

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Jonas Grinevičius

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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As a Visual Editor at Bored Panda, I indulge in the joy of curating delightful content, from adorable pet photos to hilarious memes, all while nurturing my wanderlust and continuously seeking new adventures and interests—sometimes thrilling, sometimes daunting, but always exciting!

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Leah L 3 years ago

Ok had to create an account just for this. I worked in Synagogues and sadly had to go through a lot of active shooter training. If a shooter enters the Building you are in do not run. You are giving him a target to shoot. If you are physically able to grab others and disarm him even if it means being shot. If you are shot but disarm him paramedics can arrive quickly and save you. Shot but he is still roaming around you will probably bleed out before helps arrives. Same theory if someone tries to kidnap you. Better to be shot in a place where you or someone else can call for help rather than being taken to a remote spot. Lesson here? It’s actually hard to die from a gunshot wound if paramedics are able to arrive quickly. I mean it can happen but still preferable to be shot in a way that allows you to be treated quickly.

74points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

48 facts that COULD save you life that are based in little fact or that have not been tested in the real world. I’d suggest using common sense, not putting yourself in harms way in the first place and being aware of your surroundings. Save yourself first eh?

30points

Shelp 3 years ago

And now, the life pro tip of all life pro tips: find a way to memorize all of this

28points

Chillace 3 years ago

Thanks BP, now im really paranoid

12points

jpaul 3 years ago

if you are noob to car mechanics, and for some reasons you need to check you car radiator water level, never ever do this when the engine is hot. as soon as you've removed the stopper the hot water will explode like a geyser, burning you badly

5points

PandaMonium 3 years ago

OK but in the heat of the moment I'll be like, "do I try to get the polar bear off of one of his anchor points and strip naked for the octopus or is it the other way around?"

4points

No you didn't 3 years ago

Reading these, my life feels so safe and sheltered. I've never needed to stick my finger in a crocodile's nose, nor have I ever been in a situation where exiting a moving car was necessary.

4points

Jo Choto 3 years ago

Not sure these are all particularly useful survival tips! Best thing to know about wild mammals is that your best chance of survival is not to run. Think about how much your pets like to chase things that move. It's the same in the wild. You're not guaranteed to survive if you stand your ground, but you ARE guaranteed to die if you run.

4points

A B C 3 years ago

Jesus f**king Christ, can we PLEASE stop to repeat tikfock idiots repeating bullcrap they read somewhere? Half of it is useless, half of it is plain wrong, and the rest is actually useful.

4points

Tapio Magnussen 3 years ago

McGyver approved.

3points

Lotus Flower 3 years ago

Nice. So now I know what to do if I’m ever chomping live crickets while trying to answer my phone wrapped in a condom as I desperately try to out run an alligator. I’m never leaving home again. XBox is there for a reason.

2points

3 years ago

Yeah as someone who scares easily I probably should not have read this In the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep... yep I'm gonna be paranoid for the next 2 weeks

2points

𝓴𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓲_𝓐𝓾𝓭𝓻𝓮𝔂 3 years ago

Thanks! I'm lowkey stressed now 👍

1point

Mark Fuller 3 years ago

Up to a gallon... hmmmm. Let's think this through. What man on Earth might need it to hold a gallon??? Oh god... mental image I can't dispel. Help!!

1point

Thenatural 3 years ago

I don't think any of these will be much use is rural England

1point

Monique Rosewood 2 years ago

The only thing that came to mind while reading the polar bear one was "what if he doesn't stop chasing you to sniff your clothes and now your just naked running from a bear".

0points

Sarah Cofer 2 years ago

Always trust your gut instinct. I had a man come and sit at my table on September 11th, 2001 who gave me the creeps and was oddly calm and just ordered a coffee but gave me the super heebie jeebies.... a few moments later 2 police officers showed up and arrested him for beating a woman so badly he popped her eyeball out. This was about noon on the worst day in US history. Apparently the woman had been annoying him about the end of the world happening...and he almost ended her world.

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Sarah Cofer 2 years ago

Things y'all left out: #1 If you ever have a heart attack immediately start coughing and don't stope because it can reset your heartbeat and save your life until you can get to a hospital. #2 If someone is really trying to kill you or strangle you gouge out their eyes. #3 If you're ever lost at sea without a life vest don't try to swim for shore. You will drown from wearing yourself out. Just float until help arrives. The lack of movement will also keep you from attracting the attention of sharks. #4 If you have Covid always keep your arms lowered because raising your arms above chest level for any amount of time will block air from being able to enter your bloodstream thru your lungs and you can make yourself blackout or die from lack of oxygen to the brain and vital organs.

0points

Glen MacLeod 2 years ago

I work in college where we receive this training. However, as we were informed, this is most likely to happen in a high-school as the emotional development is in progress, and there is more bullying and attention seeking. True, do not stand still. The shooter will consider you a soft (easy) target. If the shooter is in range of you, attack with anything you can grab. Once you start others will join in. Most shooters have rehearsed a scenario in their head, if you distract or disrupt that scenario it takes them about 10 seconds to recover back to that scenario. This is enough time to attack. Also, most shooters are young males ( all really) and they don't always have a strong knowledge of the weapon they hold. If you do not receive a heart or head shot you're going to survive. Know how to lock down quickly, if breached fight back. Be on the move. When you have the all clear put your hands over your head so the cops can see you're not armed.

0points

Heather Garnham 2 years ago

I always recommend traveling with a space blanket in your car, keeps you warm, can deflect the sun and you can use it to signal with.

0points

Albus Wulfric Brian Dumbledore 2 years ago

Me: taking screenshots that may save my life in random situations

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JUINNO TAN Moe 2 years ago

gonna read it again now

0points

Lindy Mac 2 years ago

I am doomed... I can't not handle all these athletic solutions to unforeseen occurrences that may pop up at any moment. But I sure enjoyed making comments in here.

0points

Kenneth Massengale 2 years ago

Whole lot of "facts" here.

0points

Plmode1 2 years ago

If someone is pointing a gun at you, everyone's natural reaction is to look at the immediate threat, which in this case is the gun, however it will make someone much less likely to shoot you, if you look directly into their eyes. This is because it makes you less of a "problem" to a (usually desperate) suspect, and more human.

0points

Leonard Yeo 2 years ago

Are there ever passive shooters?!

0points

Michelle Fornaro 2 years ago

If you are locked in a trunk of a car and you disable the brake lights, isn’t more likely that someone will rear end the car rather than police pulling the car over and then you’ll be crushed to death?

0points

Sharon Ingram 2 years ago

If you’re lost or need help but can’t get a signal, change your voicemail to explain where you are,, what happened, etc. people trying to call you will hear message. (If they wait long enough to hear it.)

0points

Diana Murtaugh 3 years ago

Oddly, reading these, and with the comments, I was full on laughing...a lot

0points

RufffiesWithRidges 3 years ago

The comments on this post are hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣

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Stacey Vokes 3 years ago

The deer thing is f*****g dumb. Always swerve, those things will f**k up your car and you! I've been in 2 separate incidents with deers, both times I almost died and the cars were written off!

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Maxime J 3 years ago

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Lia Hvac 3 years ago

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R S 3 years ago

A lot of bs here, it`s easy to be a "survivor" behind your laptop

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MyCatsTheRealPanda 3 years ago

Gm

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Leah L 3 years ago

Ok had to create an account just for this. I worked in Synagogues and sadly had to go through a lot of active shooter training. If a shooter enters the Building you are in do not run. You are giving him a target to shoot. If you are physically able to grab others and disarm him even if it means being shot. If you are shot but disarm him paramedics can arrive quickly and save you. Shot but he is still roaming around you will probably bleed out before helps arrives. Same theory if someone tries to kidnap you. Better to be shot in a place where you or someone else can call for help rather than being taken to a remote spot. Lesson here? It’s actually hard to die from a gunshot wound if paramedics are able to arrive quickly. I mean it can happen but still preferable to be shot in a way that allows you to be treated quickly.

74points

Gavin Johnson 3 years ago

48 facts that COULD save you life that are based in little fact or that have not been tested in the real world. I’d suggest using common sense, not putting yourself in harms way in the first place and being aware of your surroundings. Save yourself first eh?

30points

Shelp 3 years ago

And now, the life pro tip of all life pro tips: find a way to memorize all of this

28points

Chillace 3 years ago

Thanks BP, now im really paranoid

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jpaul 3 years ago

if you are noob to car mechanics, and for some reasons you need to check you car radiator water level, never ever do this when the engine is hot. as soon as you've removed the stopper the hot water will explode like a geyser, burning you badly

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PandaMonium 3 years ago

OK but in the heat of the moment I'll be like, "do I try to get the polar bear off of one of his anchor points and strip naked for the octopus or is it the other way around?"

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No you didn't 3 years ago

Reading these, my life feels so safe and sheltered. I've never needed to stick my finger in a crocodile's nose, nor have I ever been in a situation where exiting a moving car was necessary.

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Jo Choto 3 years ago

Not sure these are all particularly useful survival tips! Best thing to know about wild mammals is that your best chance of survival is not to run. Think about how much your pets like to chase things that move. It's the same in the wild. You're not guaranteed to survive if you stand your ground, but you ARE guaranteed to die if you run.

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A B C 3 years ago

Jesus f**king Christ, can we PLEASE stop to repeat tikfock idiots repeating bullcrap they read somewhere? Half of it is useless, half of it is plain wrong, and the rest is actually useful.

4points

Tapio Magnussen 3 years ago

McGyver approved.

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Lotus Flower 3 years ago

Nice. So now I know what to do if I’m ever chomping live crickets while trying to answer my phone wrapped in a condom as I desperately try to out run an alligator. I’m never leaving home again. XBox is there for a reason.

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3 years ago

Yeah as someone who scares easily I probably should not have read this In the middle of the night because I couldn't sleep... yep I'm gonna be paranoid for the next 2 weeks

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𝓴𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓲𝓲_𝓐𝓾𝓭𝓻𝓮𝔂 3 years ago

Thanks! I'm lowkey stressed now 👍

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Mark Fuller 3 years ago

Up to a gallon... hmmmm. Let's think this through. What man on Earth might need it to hold a gallon??? Oh god... mental image I can't dispel. Help!!

1point

Thenatural 3 years ago

I don't think any of these will be much use is rural England

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Monique Rosewood 2 years ago

The only thing that came to mind while reading the polar bear one was "what if he doesn't stop chasing you to sniff your clothes and now your just naked running from a bear".

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Sarah Cofer 2 years ago

Always trust your gut instinct. I had a man come and sit at my table on September 11th, 2001 who gave me the creeps and was oddly calm and just ordered a coffee but gave me the super heebie jeebies.... a few moments later 2 police officers showed up and arrested him for beating a woman so badly he popped her eyeball out. This was about noon on the worst day in US history. Apparently the woman had been annoying him about the end of the world happening...and he almost ended her world.

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Sarah Cofer 2 years ago

Things y'all left out: #1 If you ever have a heart attack immediately start coughing and don't stope because it can reset your heartbeat and save your life until you can get to a hospital. #2 If someone is really trying to kill you or strangle you gouge out their eyes. #3 If you're ever lost at sea without a life vest don't try to swim for shore. You will drown from wearing yourself out. Just float until help arrives. The lack of movement will also keep you from attracting the attention of sharks. #4 If you have Covid always keep your arms lowered because raising your arms above chest level for any amount of time will block air from being able to enter your bloodstream thru your lungs and you can make yourself blackout or die from lack of oxygen to the brain and vital organs.

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Glen MacLeod 2 years ago

I work in college where we receive this training. However, as we were informed, this is most likely to happen in a high-school as the emotional development is in progress, and there is more bullying and attention seeking. True, do not stand still. The shooter will consider you a soft (easy) target. If the shooter is in range of you, attack with anything you can grab. Once you start others will join in. Most shooters have rehearsed a scenario in their head, if you distract or disrupt that scenario it takes them about 10 seconds to recover back to that scenario. This is enough time to attack. Also, most shooters are young males ( all really) and they don't always have a strong knowledge of the weapon they hold. If you do not receive a heart or head shot you're going to survive. Know how to lock down quickly, if breached fight back. Be on the move. When you have the all clear put your hands over your head so the cops can see you're not armed.

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Heather Garnham 2 years ago

I always recommend traveling with a space blanket in your car, keeps you warm, can deflect the sun and you can use it to signal with.

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Albus Wulfric Brian Dumbledore 2 years ago

Me: taking screenshots that may save my life in random situations

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JUINNO TAN Moe 2 years ago

gonna read it again now

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Lindy Mac 2 years ago

I am doomed... I can't not handle all these athletic solutions to unforeseen occurrences that may pop up at any moment. But I sure enjoyed making comments in here.

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Kenneth Massengale 2 years ago

Whole lot of "facts" here.

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Plmode1 2 years ago

If someone is pointing a gun at you, everyone's natural reaction is to look at the immediate threat, which in this case is the gun, however it will make someone much less likely to shoot you, if you look directly into their eyes. This is because it makes you less of a "problem" to a (usually desperate) suspect, and more human.

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Leonard Yeo 2 years ago

Are there ever passive shooters?!

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Michelle Fornaro 2 years ago

If you are locked in a trunk of a car and you disable the brake lights, isn’t more likely that someone will rear end the car rather than police pulling the car over and then you’ll be crushed to death?

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Sharon Ingram 2 years ago

If you’re lost or need help but can’t get a signal, change your voicemail to explain where you are,, what happened, etc. people trying to call you will hear message. (If they wait long enough to hear it.)

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Diana Murtaugh 3 years ago

Oddly, reading these, and with the comments, I was full on laughing...a lot

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RufffiesWithRidges 3 years ago

The comments on this post are hilarious!! 🤣🤣🤣

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Stacey Vokes 3 years ago

The deer thing is f*****g dumb. Always swerve, those things will f**k up your car and you! I've been in 2 separate incidents with deers, both times I almost died and the cars were written off!

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Maxime J 3 years ago

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Lia Hvac 3 years ago

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R S 3 years ago

A lot of bs here, it`s easy to be a "survivor" behind your laptop

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MyCatsTheRealPanda 3 years ago

Gm

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