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“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers)

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You never know when you will get into a dangerous situation. You may think that it's impossible given your lifestyle, but it’s always better to stay safe than sorry as life-threatening circumstances are even more perilous when you aren’t prepared for them.

Granted, you can't be prepared for everything, but Redditors have decided what is the most important to know after brandon061416 asked, “What is a little-known fact that can save you from a life-threatening situation?”

While we hope that you never ever need to use these tips, let us know which ones you found the most surprising and think should be common knowledge. Also, share any tips that you have that more people should know of.

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#1

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) One more...

If the cops invite you to come down to "talk" say no. The minute they tell you they are taking you, shut up other than you want a lawyer. Even if you are 100% innocent. Period. There are no gray areas to this.

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256points

Emerald Ocean 2 years ago

In an arrest they say “you have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you.” And this is because it’s true they will use it against you so save yourself a favor and JUST SHUT UP

140points

Zero 2 years ago

Also note that they only have to tell you those rights after you've actually been arrested. They can and do still use anything you say against you even before they've read those. So "just talking" still counts against you even though they haven't officially read you your rights.

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Halestorm 2 years ago

One thing to add— you have to say you’re using your Miranda rights for this. There was a court case in which a man’s silence was actually used against him (there was a suspicious looking car crash, and the man at fault never asked if the victims were okay). So please, for your own sake, *say* you’re invoking your Miranda rights (the right to remain silent), and THEN shut up.

12points

𝖊𝖆 2 years ago (edited)

Reason being people love a “no comment” answer in interview, cos they don’t want to say anything incriminating. When they haven’t thought of a good enough story, or they didn’t do what they’ve been arrested for but don’t want to admit to doing something else which is dodgy. If someone then magically comes up with a fantastic story in court as their defence, they can rightly be questioned why they they didn’t explain this previously when under arrest.

5points

Lily 2 years ago

But especially so if they "just want to talk." They're fishing, and you could be at risk if they hear anything they think they want to hear.

1point

Bobby 2 years ago

Technically they don't have to read you these rights until interrogation. You can be arrested and placed in a holding cell before they ever are required to read rights

1point

thEBOrdeSTpaNDA 2 years ago

Well at least they're being honest. They are legally obligated to tell the arrestee that whatever they say 'can and will be used against [them]'

0points

Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago

Also don't run, fight, mouth off or resist. Shut up and wait for a lawyer. That macho stuff just makes it worse. ( Or so a friend told me.)

32points

Mistiekim 2 years ago

So many false confessions result from the “just come down/in to talk”.

16points

SoloDadof3 2 years ago

It is funny I think that in the US people are so prideful of the Red, White, and Blue .... until those are police lights flashing!

15points

Destiny Harbour 2 years ago

There's a big difference between trying to be patriotic and having an abusive police force that likes to use brutality

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RedCorvette 2 years ago

Just a sad realization that cops are not there to protect and serve but to trip you up and pin you for whatever they’re investigating.

14points

JMC5003 2 years ago

They don't care if you're innocent or guilty. They figure you're guilty of something and closing cases is their bottom line. I sat in on a law class for police science. It was taught so differently than any other law class I'd taken. I think the favorite saying in the class was, "lock 'em up, they're all guilty." Which was very unnerving when they were supposed to be discussing ethics. I left that class at the end of the semester shaken to the core

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Creature Cargeaux 2 years ago

THIS! Look at how many people are sitting in prison for crimes THEY DID NOT COMMIT all because they trusted cops & didn't lawyer up.... lawyering up if you're innocent has been discredited on purpose by law enforcement so that they can take advantage of you.. plain & simple. & before you say "I'd never admit to a crime I didn't commit" ....... that's what everyone says. Yet the scientific data collected has proven that we are ALL capable of doing this depending on the environment we are in. Especially when we're Sleep deprived, hungry & have been isolated for long periods of time. 3 tactics police use to break down "suspects" .... If you don't believe me.. look into the innocence project. It's disturbing how often this happens & how often people are later exonerated, sometimes decades later all because DNA was finally tested & the person sitting in prison does not match it. PLEASE LOOK INTO IT & SHUT YOUR FUCKEN MOUTH & GET A LAWYER. PERIOD

11points

JMC5003 2 years ago

Capital cases, where death is the punishment, are the most carefully scrutinized cases in criminal law. Yet even with those cases, over 12% are found to be innocent, often when new evidence comes to light after their appeals have expired and they're sitting on death row. The criminal "justice" system in the US is punitive, not rehabilitative. Too many "good 'ole boys" throwing anyone with a color or attitude they don't like into prison. I'm a older white woman and I'm terrified of police - I can't imagine the trauma people of color must experience during any encounter with the police in the US.

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Laura Gillette 2 years ago

Also I think they can't search your car without a warrant, unless something illegal is in plain sight. So if they ask you to pop the trunk, you can say no.

11points

JMC5003 2 years ago

You have the right to say no. Then they have the right to detain you until a canine unit and a c**p ton more angry cops show up. They don't like it when they think their authority is being challenged. My fear would be that they'd plant something in retaliation. But as I've said before, I'm terrified of police.

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GoddessOdd 2 years ago

A defense attorney told me this... no matter what the circumstances say only two words to the cops... LAW. YER.

9points

Horatio Jay 2 years ago

Yeah, I had three close friends whose dad was our town's police chief, he told us, "Never talk to the police."

8points

Jerry Mathers 2 years ago

Great advice. If they are talking to you, they are assuming you are guilty

8points

Sheldon Yee 2 years ago

There are a couple John Oliver segments (Police Interrogations and Wrongful Convictions) that cover how police officers don't really care about justice, they care about confessions, so that they can get a nice promotion and pension.

7points

Vixy 2 years ago

And this is one of the reasons I never would move to the states..

6points

Vintage Books 2 years ago

Check your state laws, but I understand where I live, Unless they have a warrant in hand, you can refuse a search of your car.

5points

JMC5003 2 years ago

Again, you can refuse, but they then have the right to detain you until a canine unit and a bunch of angry back-up cops arrive. They do not like their authority to be challenged, even if it is your right to say no to a search.

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Celia McReynolds Tinsley 2 years ago

Also refuse to take a polygraph even if you are innocent and especially if it's a crime or a missing person that pertains to someone close to you. Your emotions could cause you to fail and even if you do pass they can lie and say you failed. Always remember at least in be US, the police can tell you anything to get you to confess and too many times the police have decided someone is guilty and refused to look any further and innocent people have gone to prison because the police haven't looked at every possible suspect.

4points

JMC5003 2 years ago

Polygraphs aren't accurate and they know it yet still use them.

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Dawn Depietro 2 years ago

I would like to think after 15 years of the first 48 this b common knowledge!!!

4points

Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago

I watched a documentary about a guy whose neighbour was murdered, and because he was socially awkward and wanted to be helpful he told them everything he knew about the murder, some of which he'd been told by an attending officer. The cops immediately declared "ONLY THE KILLER WOULD KNOW THAT!" and he ended up being falsely accused of the crime. It took about a decade before his name was finally cleared, the poor bastard.

3points

Mental Liberals 2 years ago

The police are trained to lie to you so they get you to say something they can pin on you - doesn't matter if you're innocent or not...

3points

JMC5003 2 years ago (edited)

Get your hands on a police training manual regarding interrogation. It's terrifying.

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Susan Raskin 2 years ago

if you "come down to. talk" they will say it was voluntary on your part (as if coming to confess). Call an attorney let the attorney decide if you should "come down to talk) and when you do make sure your attorney is with you.

2points

Mark Biggs 2 years ago

This happened to me. They asked me to come down and talk and ended up pinning false charges on me. Fortunately I had a good lawyer and the DA hired a PI to investigate because the cop's facts didn't add up. Eventually the charges were dropped. Do not trust cops, they are not your friend.

2points

Milan 2 years ago

I do not mean it bad, but this is only in USA.

2points

Xottel 2 years ago

This is very sad to read. Where I live, I trust the police, but they also don't invite folks to "just talk".

2points

ohjojo (you/your's) 2 years ago

And be very polite

2points

Bubs623 2 years ago

This. At least for the United States. Keep your mouth shut. I don't care if they have the complete wrong person and you have a rock solid alibi. Don't say a word. They are allowed to lie to you but you can't lie to them. Only speak to a lawyer.

2points

Pam Page 2 years ago

Sad, but true. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-7o9xYp7eE

1point

That nerd Zoe ️‍🇺🇦️‍ 2 years ago

Mom told me this when I was like 10 (Pete said it in Mickey Mouse Clubhouse or something, my brother was watching it)

1point

Melene Majlovic 2 years ago

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madbakes 2 years ago

That's incredibly naive

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#2

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) A hug can be a temporary cure for depression. Especially from someone that loves the depressed person. It's saved my life so many times.

Trick_Enthusiasm , Peter Harrison Report

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#3

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Tell your daughters: if someone is coming at you in a threatening/kidnapping vibe, pull out your phone and say "Facebook Live" and theres a good chance they'll walk away... Since it's "Live/streaming". You don't have to actually fidget to get FB Live up and streaming, just say that you are. (please do if your capable). It saved my 38 year old cousin from getting kidnapped while out walking her dog. She learned it from a 14 year old girl (friends with her parents) who was also almost kidnapped.

TheInfamousKt , Never Edit Report

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#4

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you think you hear someone outside your house at night, your instinct will be to turn all the lights on. You should in fact turn them all **off** for two reasons: First, with the lights off he can't see where you are or what you are doing. Second, you know your way around your house in the dark way better than he does, and if he gets in, this works to your advantage.

Huskerdu42 , Ben Lovell Report

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#5

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Awareness is a tool. Use it.

When you walk into a place you've never been, take note of everything around you.

When you meet someone new, pay attention to them.

When things are sketchy in any way, pay attention to them.

If you keep attention at all times, you'll rarely be surprised by anything.

BeneficialCloud8280 , Gábor Bence Molnár Report

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#6

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Never let them take you to a second crime scene: If they're trying to abduct you, and you let them, the kidnapping becomes murder 99% of the time. Fight like hell no matter what.

caravaggio_was_metal , George Redgrave Report

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#7

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If the tornado looks like its not moving its headed right for you

anon , Aiko, Thomas & Juliette+Isaac Report

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#8

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you think you may be having a heart attack, take an aspirin. Actual aspirin, like Bayer.

Edit: many people are pointing out to chew it so it’s faster acting. Sorry for leaving that part out.

Simply827 , Tauralbus Report

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#9

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Believe that gut feeling that something is wrong.

clove02us , Holly Lay Report

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#10

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Carbon monoxide can travel through walls.

greygainsboro , HS You Report

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#11

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Know where the exits are.

OPENUPTHISPIT666 , Markus Tacker Report

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#12

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Unless you have training don't try to rescue someone drowning by swimming to them, use something to reach out for them to grab onto. They will grab onto you out of fear and not let go and you may drown with them.

GooseNYC , Rebecca Siegel Report

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#13

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you have to sleep in a car, you can loop your seatbelt through your door handle loop and click it in for extra security.

Learned that from a truck driver

AceQuality_ , UpSticksNGo Crew Report

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#14

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) A lot of people find it appealing to have a weapon on them and that’s a personal choice I won’t go into lol. If you choose to, whether it’s a knife, or a gun, or pepper spray, KNOW HOW TO USE IT!!! You will be amazed how quickly your knife can be turned on you if you don’t know what you’re doing with it.

I also heard a piece of advice that is sad, but probably effective imo. If you’re getting robbed or attacked or whatever, don’t just scream or yell for help. Scream and yell “help my child!” Yes even if you don’t have a kid. That’s more likely to draw someone’s attention, especially if you’re a man calling for help. Hope this helps someone.

thelesserdaughter , Björn Hansson Report

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#15

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) NEVER put something in someone’s mouth if they’re having a seizure. Try to turn them on their side, and place something soft like a jacket or pillow under their head while they have a seizure. If it lasts five minutes or longer call an ambulance. Source: 20 years of epilepsy.

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#16

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) People commonly say not to make eye contact with people in sketchy places. However, eye contact takes away the element of surprise, which is often an attacker’s first weapon/advantage.

ALTITUDE10K , madaise Report

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#17

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you're fighting a kangaroo, as you do, punch the kangaroo as hard as you possibly can, and don't run.
Running shows fear and then the kangaroo knows it can beat you.
The reason why you punch is because, in a kangaroos mind, any kick is way stronger than any punch. Let's say 10x stronger (I don't know exactly).
So if you punch them hard enough, they'll back down because they'll think you can kick them 10x harder than that.
If you didn't punch them hard enough, well, you're f****d.

IDunnoThatsKindaGay , Neil Turner Report

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#18

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Don’t jog with loud music playing on your headphones/earbuds. Many people pass away from not being able to hear cars etc

funsized_ , Tony Alter Report

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#19

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) A couple different things for different situations.

If you’re stabbed and the knife is still in, don’t take it out. It’s plugging a wound and stopping you from leaking.

If you’re stuck outside in the cold, especially if you’re lost, stay in place and try to stay out of the wind. Stationary people are easier to find. Also, no matter how warm you suddenly feel, keep your clothes on. Your body flash-processes glucose in a last ditch effort to keep warm right before you freeze to death, and it can make you feel unbearably hot if you’ve been freezing for the last couple hours.

Above all else, if you can’t remember anything else, “calm people live. Panicked people pass away.”

Sethrial , Johan Neven Report

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#20

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) In the case of an abduction, your best bet is to scatter some of your belongings, like an ID, on the ground. The possibility of tracking you down becomes that much greater that way.

booksoverppl , Heather Holmes Report

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#21

If you live and play in a big city or a place with a higher risk of crime, keeping “burners” handy in case you are a victim of armed robbery is very helpful.

That old phone you’re trading in? Hold onto it. Wipe it and carry it with you when you’re out. Also keep a burner wallet. Put 80-100 in it, with either a cancelled state Id (ideally with an old address, or even get a fake) or some older expired stuff and an inactivated credit card.

Keep your real s**t in a hidden pocket, boot, etc. if you do get robbed, calmly hand over the burner phone and wallet. The criminal will look inside, see some cash and a card, and then move on.

In almost all situations, losing some cash and a 4 year old iPhone is much better than losing your real s**t, having to go to the dmv, being without a cell phone to call for help, and having your credit cards used fraudulently.

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#22

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Drink when you're thirsty. Too many travellers pass away of thirst while literally carrying water. Rationing water may be appealing, but it's always important to drink regularly.

Town_of_Tacos , Mrs Airwolfhound Report

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#23

This is something that happened to me a few years ago.

After a week of heavy drinking me and some friends were in the back of a car heading home. We were sleeping off our hangovers when I reached over groggily and gulped down a few gulps of my water. It took me a couple of seconds to realise the water was blue.

In fact it was actually antifreeze in a water bottle that he had kept in the back. Antifreeze is tasteless and so is actually easy to drink. I immediately panicked and let everyone know I’d just drank poison, we pulled over and I tried to make myself sick repeatedly but I couldn’t due to my adrenaline even with fingers down my throat.

I recalled in my college biology class that antifreeze itself isn’t poisonous, it’s what it breaks down into, if you can drink something that stops that from happening then you’re okay. I distinctly remember my teacher telling me that alcohol gets a priority pass when ingested after antifreeze and you should immediately drink it if this crazy situation should occur.

I ran to the boot and started chugging straight alcohol that was left over from the weekend, I think I drank a half bottle of whiskey which was probably too much. At the hospital they actually gave me a tiny bottle of Smirnoff I think.

I was quite hammered the rest of the way back singing songs in the car while my mates all had bad headaches, my hangover was delayed for a day and probably a lot worse but at least I didn’t die.

A little more, yeah the bottle was just a plain old water bottle, the car was old and leaked coolant and my friend worked with cars. I still to this day realise how stupid it was having it lying in the back seat, but drinking it is no doubt much stupider.

I sometimes feel like it was some kind of fate that I was taught that fact in school only maybe a year previously, also the driver was in the same class as me and so he immediately recognised what I was doing which was funny. The other guys must have thought I’d accepted my fate and wanted to go out on a high.

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#24

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) In the **extremely** unlikely event you are attacked by a swarm of bees, most adults can typically just outrun them, especially if you run into the wind. Do not stop running, some bees will chase you for up to a quarter mile. Do not try to hide under water, they will wait for you to come up for air.

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#25

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Take a Basic Life Support class. 3 hours and around $60 will teach you CPR, how to use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED), and the proper way to perform the Heimlich Maneuver. They teach adult, pediatric, and infant BLS in one course.

I've had my BLS card for 4 years, and I've had to use my knowledge 6 times. Worth it!! ❤

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#26

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Do NOT add water to a grease fire. (Not little known but it makes sense to repeat it giving how bad consequences can be for those who don't follow this advice).

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#27

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you think you're being followed while walking outside, pretend to get a call and respond 'normally' and say something along the line that you'll meet soon. In the same scenario if you approximately know the person is slightly further behind and you round a corner.. run like an idiot to a more crowded or safer place. Go into a shop, bus, a group of people..hell even ring someones doorbell if you have to and ask to call the police.

Absolute worst case scenario if it's in the middle of the night and nobody is out..and someone is following you..smash/kick someone's car so it sounds a loud alarm..it could scare the stalker off.

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#28

If you are being attacked by almost any predator the first thing you should go for is the eyes. Predators are smart animals and only hunt what won't maim them. If you go for the eyes of a predator it will mostly likely back off and reevaluate trying to eat you.

Only time a predictor will risk a vital organ to hunt ( aka eyes ) is when it is starving. Else it will back off knowing that if you do take out its eyes it will not be able to hunt anymore therefore starve.

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#29

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Never use cruise control in a rain storm.

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#30

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Pack lots of clothes in your car during winter and keep your car well maintained.

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#31

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) A chair makes an excellent shield / weapon

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#32

The longer a hostage situation is the greater your chance of survival.

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#33

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) I dont know if it's true everywhere, but where I've been in the western states it's a general rule.

When lost in the woods and you find a logging road, the intersections at a t are generally not 90. The least sharp turns almost always point back to the highways. Full logging trucks don't turn as easily so the less sharp turns are usually on the way out.

__ \ ___ --> highway this way.

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#34

Never put your hands in your pockets when going up or down the stairs, if you trip while your hands are in your pockets they may as well be useless

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#35

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If a high voltage power line falls near you, stepping away from it may kill you, as they may carry more than 100,000 volts. One large step may put your front foot at a place where the voltage is much lower. If the difference is high enough the insulation from your shoes may be too low to prevent the voltage from passing through (and killing) you. Prevent this by shuffling away using tiny steps. This minimizes the voltage difference between your feet.

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#36

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you're underwater after an accident, you'll probably be disoriented and not know which way the surface is. Follow the direction of bubbles.

Related - if you're underwater in a car, don't try to force the door open against the incoming flow of water, you'll exhaust yourself. Let the car fill

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#37

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you haven't been in a fight since 6th grade you're probably not going to win a fight with an adult stranger.

SleepyConscience , Brady Tulk Report

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#38

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you see a huge explosion in the distance you've got 1-2 seconds before you will be hit by the shock wave. You can protect yourself from the shock wave by turning away from the explosion, exhaling, and keeping your mouth open to help equalize the pressure.

Muppet_Cartel , Dan Zen Report

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#39

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If you get caught in a rip current, swimming against it will tire you out. Swim parallel to the beach until it weakens enough for you to escape and swim to shore

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#40

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) If someone's pointing a gun at you, it's probably risky to pull out a gun and point it at them.

I'd like for once to see a Hollywood movie where someone tries this and the other guy pulls the trigger immediately.

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#41

When under a missile attack go to a wall with no side the is directly outside, on the lowest floor you can (basement if have under a table (stay neer the tables leg) if there is an alert for any sort of chemical attack lock the doors and put wet clothes on the bottom and top of the door and on your face. I live in Israel.

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#42

“What Is A Little-Known Fact That Can Save You From A Life-Threatening Situation?” (30 Answers) Even if all your tires are flat/slashed you can still drive on them. It'll mess up your rims something fierce but you'll be able to get away from whatever is causing you drive on your rims.

Edit: Holy c**p this blew up over night. Few things I'll add to this for clarification. As well as different things for different scenarios. Before I start I recommend you check your insurance. Most dealership insurance, or big insurance groups, have you pay for roadside assistance automatically, which means towing/lockout/gas/flat changing/jump start.

1. I meant this as yes, "a life threatening situation" but more of a Jason/Swamp-Thing/Hillbilly chasing you trying to murder you. Like in horror movies when they run to the car, see all the ties slashed, then immediately give up on that option. Don't give up, like I said you can still drive on it, get away from that situation.

2. If you plan on traveling a long distance get your car inspected. Most local shops, or even major ones, usual have a promotion going on for free checks first time. What they do is read the codes from your vehicle, check fluid levels, and then check the tread; something you can do with youtube and an autozone. Some of those are things that can be handled later but most issues you'll want to deal with based on what might cause the most issues.

3. Check if there is a spare. Most cars that have a spare have a pretty unsafe jack as well. It can lift up your car so you can change that tire but it takes forever.

3A. By unsafe jack I mean that while it can lift your car the moment your car rocks, from like a friend leaning on it or a kid jumping around, the rocking will cause it to slip and the car to fall. DO NOT GET UNDER THE CAR WITH THE JACK THEY USE FOR THE SPARE.

3B. Yes it can be exceedingly dangerous to change a flat based on whats going on around you, or where you are. If you are on a highway, interstate, or a place with a ton of blindspots get away from all that as fast as you can. You might have to drive on the rim a bit but let the mechanic worry about that. If you are on a dark road at night time get as far from the road as you can. If you are near a turn get inside the turn as most cars drift towards the outside when they turn at high speeds. Try to make yourself as visible as possible, reflective vest, people holding flashlights behind you, road flares.

3C. Fastest way I've found to change a tire.

First, once you get to a location your confident in enough to get out in check traffic: see how many cars pass and how close they pass, that'll let you know it's relative safety.

Second, put the E-Brake on and get the lug wrench and loosed the bolts before you lift the car. The reason is that, based on the tire location and your drive type, the tire may spin as you try to loosen the lug nut. By leaving it on the ground it acts like holding a jar, making it easier to loosen the nut. Same thing with the E-Brake, it'll stop the tire from spinning so you can loosen it.

Third, once they are loose jack up the car, a lot. I know you can get the flat off once the rim is like 4 inches off the ground but you have to keep in mind the spare will be taller. Keep jacking it up until you the jack is nearly extend all the way. Most of the time the jack is sized for the spare so it'll look weird and make you a bit uncomfortable with how skinny it looks, that's fine. After this spin out the lug and replace the tire with the spare.

Fourth, hand tighten all the lug nuts, using your other hand to push back the tire so as much off the bolt is exposed as possible. The lug wrench is long and it'll most likely mean you can only do 1/4 turns or 1/2 with it which will take forever to bolt back on the tires. This way you only use the lug wrench to tighten the screws, rather then put them on.

4. Driving on the rim will mess up your rims. Thats unavoidable, I'll leave it up to you to determine what the situation calls for. Honestly I recommend you check your tires every other week or so, use a penny to determine if the tire tread needs to be replaced. If the tread is smooth get it replaced immediately. I know money can be tight so a used tire shop is fine, they'll have more tread than the tire you got so that's good.

5. There is different goops/run flat bottles that are good for punctures. You spray it in the tire then inflate it.

5A. Because it's good for punctures you must inflate it to a good size at a gas station after you use the goop.

5B. The goop is normally only good for 100ish miles, it is literally meant as a stop gap till you can get it to a mechanic. Just because the title or picture's might infer that it's fixed, it is not: you need to get the hole patched or the tire replaced.

ManoSilence , Marufish Report

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#43

No matter how much you trained your awesome karate moves, or even the much more realistic Krav Maga or mma, you have no actual chance to effectively block a knife attack with your bare hands.

If you can't run, block with the outside of your arms, away from major arteries, and be prepared to get cut up badly!

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Having started as a content creator that made articles for Bored Panda from scratch I climbed my way up to being and editor and then had team lead responsibilities added as well. So it was a pretty natural transition from writing articles and titles as well as preparing the visual part for the articles to making sure others are doing those same tasks as I did before well, answering their questions and guiding them when needed. Eventually I realized editing gives me the most enjoyment and I'm focusing only on that right now.

Having started as a content creator that made articles for Bored Panda from scratch I climbed my way up to being and editor and then had team lead responsibilities added as well. So it was a pretty natural transition from writing articles and titles as well as preparing the visual part for the articles to making sure others are doing those same tasks as I did before well, answering their questions and guiding them when needed. Eventually I realized editing gives me the most enjoyment and I'm focusing only on that right now.

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Weed in the Garden 2 years ago

After reading this, maybe isolation for COVID wasn't so bad afterall. I'm scared to leave the house now!

20points

Cathelijne Van 2 years ago (edited)

If you are ever in a building and the fire alarm goes off. Always evacuate Immediately. People die because they think it is a practice, fake, or they are just trying to send that last email. No. Nothing at work is worth that risk.

10points

Tenacious Squirrel 2 years ago

I moved in to a new apartment recently. The fire alarm went off for the first time. Weirdly it was accompanied by an automated message over the loudspeaker saying “The fire alarm has been activated. Await further instructions.” I was very confused by this - no one evacuated. I’ve never been somewhere where the alarm goes off and you DON’T just get out.

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Nikole 2 years ago

If you're ever in an avalanche (c'mon, it's happened to us all...) and trapped under snow, spit to know what direction you should head in as the experience tends to be disorienting.

6points

Cathelijne Van 2 years ago

Wouldn't the snow be solid as a brick?

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Remi 2 years ago

There's no earthquake tips in these :( Could you pandas fix this? I think I've heard about trying to get under a doorway or something, but my memory is being spotty

3points

EarFurnishings 2 years ago

Get down (on your hands and knees is best, but at least bend over if you can't crawl), get under a sturdy table or desk if available, use one hand to hold onto whatever you're under and the other to protect as much of your neck and head as you can, be prepared to move with what you're under if things start sliding around. If no table/desk is available, get as close to an interior wall as possible and use both arms to cover your neck and head. At the very least, get as far away from windows and things that could fall on and crush you (bookshelves, china hutches, dressers, etc.). If you're inside when the quake starts, DO NOT go outside until the initial quake is over. Doorways are not your friend. Be prepared, though, for aftershocks and be prepared to get back under something if they hit. If you're already outside, get as far away from buildings or any other structures as you can. If you're in your car, put it in park and put on the parking brake. Source: lived in Japan

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Dan St John 2 years ago

Know your bears while in the woods. Grizzley bears have straight claws and can't climb tree, brown and black bears have curved claws and climb trees readily.

2points

A Jones 2 years ago

It's not good to sit for more than 30 minutes. Get up and stretch. Remind yourself with an egg-timer. This is a preventative measure against blood clots that can form and sometimes fatal.

2points

Milan 2 years ago (edited)

Why are here the same recycled posts so often? Even, why are here recycled posts? Started reading and realized that every post i read here many times…..

1point

Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago (edited)

As useful as these tips are, and it might actually save someone's life, the possibility of these scenarios, like getting kidnapped – gets highly exaggerated in one's mind. The vast majority of homicide and violent crimes happen within families and people who know each other. You are far more likely to be assaulted by someone you know than a random stranger. And then what do you do? What are the safety tips on living with someone abusive, or when a friend is overdosing on alcohol? If you are overdosing? What should you do when you're in a road accident or think you're having a heart attack? What do you do if you suspect your workplace doesn't follow safety guidelines? These are much more common ways to go, but I rarely read clever safety advice on them, and most people don't know. So people will be prepared for a kidnapping but end up not knowing what to do in a more common scenario, that statistically is far more likely to kill them.

1point

Anna Banana 2 years ago

I can't belive how many people say things like „don't wear headphones outdoor” or „always be aware of your surroundings”. I spend at least 2 hours per day walking places, usually much more. I'm not going to look behind my shoulder all the time, in case there's a wacko following me or a crazy driver. I pay close attention when I cross a street, or in a sketchy area, but I'm not going to spend hours every day expecting to be attacked or in an accident. That's no way to live!

0points

oliver mcadoo 2 years ago

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Chich 2 years ago

Now you have commented twice and lost 12 minutes.

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Weed in the Garden 2 years ago

After reading this, maybe isolation for COVID wasn't so bad afterall. I'm scared to leave the house now!

20points

Cathelijne Van 2 years ago (edited)

If you are ever in a building and the fire alarm goes off. Always evacuate Immediately. People die because they think it is a practice, fake, or they are just trying to send that last email. No. Nothing at work is worth that risk.

10points

Tenacious Squirrel 2 years ago

I moved in to a new apartment recently. The fire alarm went off for the first time. Weirdly it was accompanied by an automated message over the loudspeaker saying “The fire alarm has been activated. Await further instructions.” I was very confused by this - no one evacuated. I’ve never been somewhere where the alarm goes off and you DON’T just get out.

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Nikole 2 years ago

If you're ever in an avalanche (c'mon, it's happened to us all...) and trapped under snow, spit to know what direction you should head in as the experience tends to be disorienting.

6points

Cathelijne Van 2 years ago

Wouldn't the snow be solid as a brick?

4points

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Remi 2 years ago

There's no earthquake tips in these :( Could you pandas fix this? I think I've heard about trying to get under a doorway or something, but my memory is being spotty

3points

EarFurnishings 2 years ago

Get down (on your hands and knees is best, but at least bend over if you can't crawl), get under a sturdy table or desk if available, use one hand to hold onto whatever you're under and the other to protect as much of your neck and head as you can, be prepared to move with what you're under if things start sliding around. If no table/desk is available, get as close to an interior wall as possible and use both arms to cover your neck and head. At the very least, get as far away from windows and things that could fall on and crush you (bookshelves, china hutches, dressers, etc.). If you're inside when the quake starts, DO NOT go outside until the initial quake is over. Doorways are not your friend. Be prepared, though, for aftershocks and be prepared to get back under something if they hit. If you're already outside, get as far away from buildings or any other structures as you can. If you're in your car, put it in park and put on the parking brake. Source: lived in Japan

5points

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Dan St John 2 years ago

Know your bears while in the woods. Grizzley bears have straight claws and can't climb tree, brown and black bears have curved claws and climb trees readily.

2points

A Jones 2 years ago

It's not good to sit for more than 30 minutes. Get up and stretch. Remind yourself with an egg-timer. This is a preventative measure against blood clots that can form and sometimes fatal.

2points

Milan 2 years ago (edited)

Why are here the same recycled posts so often? Even, why are here recycled posts? Started reading and realized that every post i read here many times…..

1point

Gandalf the Pink 2 years ago (edited)

As useful as these tips are, and it might actually save someone's life, the possibility of these scenarios, like getting kidnapped – gets highly exaggerated in one's mind. The vast majority of homicide and violent crimes happen within families and people who know each other. You are far more likely to be assaulted by someone you know than a random stranger. And then what do you do? What are the safety tips on living with someone abusive, or when a friend is overdosing on alcohol? If you are overdosing? What should you do when you're in a road accident or think you're having a heart attack? What do you do if you suspect your workplace doesn't follow safety guidelines? These are much more common ways to go, but I rarely read clever safety advice on them, and most people don't know. So people will be prepared for a kidnapping but end up not knowing what to do in a more common scenario, that statistically is far more likely to kill them.

1point

Anna Banana 2 years ago

I can't belive how many people say things like „don't wear headphones outdoor” or „always be aware of your surroundings”. I spend at least 2 hours per day walking places, usually much more. I'm not going to look behind my shoulder all the time, in case there's a wacko following me or a crazy driver. I pay close attention when I cross a street, or in a sketchy area, but I'm not going to spend hours every day expecting to be attacked or in an accident. That's no way to live!

0points

oliver mcadoo 2 years ago

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Chich 2 years ago

Now you have commented twice and lost 12 minutes.

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