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30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you're ever stuck in quicksand, lie down. It's like floating on water, the dispersion of your weight will make you float.

Though I admit this isn't as common a problem as I was led to believe as a child.

Antonskarp , Martin Hearn Report

Final score:

216points

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Scout Finch 3 years ago

Those pesky lava floors are a whole other issue...

97points

IHaveTheMustacheNow , Patrick Schiele Report

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If someone ever approaches you and tries to force you into a car, do whatever it takes to stay out of the vehicle! Your odds of ending up dead are largely increased if they manage to move you somewhere else. Fight to stay out of the vehicle like your life depends on it -- because it probably does.

My cousin is in law enforcement and always tells us if someone points a gun at you and tells you to get in the car, your odds of survival are actually higher if you risk taking the bullet!

Final score:

215points

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Luther von Wolfen 3 years ago

A friend of mine is alive because she fought like hell and didn't get in the car. She later found out that there had been several murders in the area. The killer abducted the women into his car first.

88points

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference There is a time to leave. To stop. To walk away.

It can save your life. Listen to your gut.

BeardsuptheWazoo , Leon Biss Report

Final score:

215points

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Sheila McEnany Markowitz 3 years ago

Always listen to your gut. It will never steer you wrong.

26points

taversham , Official U.S. Navy Page Report

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you're on an airplane that crashes into water, don't inflate your life-vest until after you have swum out of the plane. If you inflate your flotation device before escaping you are much more likely to get trapped in the fuselage as water levels inside the plane rise and you get pushed towards the ceiling.

Find your life jacket, get out of the plane, then inflate it.

Final score:

199points

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H Edwards 3 years ago

If anyone bothers to listen to the safety announcement at the start of the flight, they tell you this.

110points

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Some winter advice. If you are homeless, or for whatever reason have to sleep outside, find something to put between you and the ground. Cardboard works great but find something. All your energy will not warm the Earth and many people have frozen this way as the ground absorbs more and more energy.

MaxHannibal , Jon Tyson Report

Final score:

190points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Spot on

26points

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference There is a cycle of violence when it comes to domestics. It starts with a build-up, where tension and aggression are escalating. This moves to an explosion, where the abuser releases tension. Following this, there will be remorse and pursuit. The abuser will start to tell. You how sorry they are, then start to try and charm you. This is where they blame something for their anger (usually you) and try to win you back. Once they have won you over, you will experience a short honeymoon stage, where they are on their best behavior. After this, is again the build-up.

The cycle just continues. It can end with you being killed. If this is happening to you, please do some reading (if it's safe). Seek some help through your friends or family (an abuser is likely to have isolated you, but they do still care and will help). If you are being abused, there are people and services that can help. You may not feel like it, but you are worth something, and you are much better than they are making you feel. Get out before it gets worse.

ChampagneRaven , Kat J Report

Final score:

187points

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NotTodaySatan!! 3 years ago

My stepdad was an abusive alcoholic and this pattern was our lives. When I married, my husband and I were having issues and in talking to my mom I learned my husband wasn't abusive like my dad (thank goodness) but I was so used to the pattern, I NEEDED it to feel normal. When my husband didn't get angry and blow up so I could have the calm after the storm when I knew everything would be good for a few weeks I would create arguments to get the calm. I didn't realize what I was doing and felt horrible. It took years and my husband being aware so he could point it out when I was doing it. It was always petty things. We really haven't had many *true* arguments in the 20 years we've been married. My point? Being aware you were abused isn't always enough to keep you from continuing a cycle.

99points

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference That a wagging tail does NOT always mean that the dog is friendly.

hayitsahorse , Hermes Rivera Report

Final score:

185points

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Mazer 3 years ago

It just means the dog is excited. There are a number of ways to read body language of a dog, it can be very empowering. If you have a fear of dogs you need to 1 - stand still (resist the urge to run), 2 - ignore the dog. Don’t pull away from it or try to pet it, pretend you are s tree, in most cases the dog will realize you are not a prey item and once it’s curiosity is satisfied, they will usually just leave. I have worked with people fearful of dogs, these are good tools. There are many more but it would take too much time to write

69points

MaliciousPorpoise , Ray Harrington Report

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you're near the ocean and all that water suddenly dissappears/recedes unexpectedly then get out of there and get to high ground because that's a tsunami.

Final score:

184points

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matilda 3 years ago

I've read on bored panda a while ago about one boy or girl that learnt this at school and they told others while they're on a beach and thanks to them, people evacuated and survived!!!

75points

#10

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you or someone else is having a heart attack, take aspirin. Chew it tho, don’t swallow it whole.

Also, when performing CPR, people don’t usually come back to life like in the movies. If done correctly, CPR can keep people alive for hours, so keep going until help arrives

wjr131 , www.pxfuel.com Report

Final score:

181points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago (edited)

Place your hands in the center of the chest, between the nipples. Push in the sternum 5 to 6 centimeters. Do this 30 times at a rate of 100-120 times per minute (2 x per second). Do the chin lift and pinch the nose. Breathe 2 times. Inhale normally and exhale evenly into the victim's mouth for 1 second. Look out of the corner of your eye to see if the victim's chest rises. Never interrupt the chest compressions for more than 10 seconds. Continue CPR, alternating 30 chest compressions with 2 rescue breaths.

70points

#11

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If there's heavy bleeding or a partial/full amputation throw a f**king tourniquet on that limb as close to the torso as you can. Write the time on their forehead and DO NOT EVER LOOSEN IT. Everything you've been taught about tourniquets is wrong. They can be on for 6 hours with no worry of nerve damage, the limb will not need to be amputated, I say again, THE PLACEMENT OF A CAT-T WILL NOT DECIDE AMPUTATION. Crank that s**t harder than you think necessary and then let the doctor deal with it.

1: Major arteries are closer to the skin near the torso, giving you a better chance of clamping them.

2: It will stop any secondary wounds you potentially missed.

3: My training was for combat trauma / triage first, I then got civilian training later. I was never a practicing civilian EMT. If a paramedic has better info please PM me any inconsistencies and Ill correct them.

4: It looks like there's many different standards for potential nerve damage time limits, the lowest I've seen is 3 from someone claiming to work in Orthopedic surgery. Either way, having a derpy limb is better than no limb.

HelpfulForestTroll , INDNAM Report

Final score:

165points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Never pull out an object which has caused a wound. The object is helping to stem blood loss

108points

#12

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference How to recognise when someone is drowning:

Silence - while someone who is shouting is on the verge of drowning (and will likely need rescuing), it's the person thrashing about in the water not making any vocal sounds you need to worry about.

When someone is actually drowning, their lungs are filling up with water inhibiting their inability to call for help.

Hairy face - anyone who has long hair knows that when it gets wet and it sticks to your face, the immediate reaction is to swipe it away. Not for a drowning person

When someone is actually drowning, all power is devoted to saving themselves. The issue of wet hair across the face is not a priority. Keep an eye out for someone in the water splashing about but not immediately reaching to remove their hair from their eyes.

Heiditha , Tim Marshall Report

Final score:

158points

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ZAPanda 3 years ago

Also note the rescue swim stroke: backwards/on your back with a frog-style kick, holding the victim face up against your chest, both your arms under their arms.

42points

#13

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Don't be silent for extended periods of time if you are hiking in the wilderness. Contrary to popular belief, bears would prefer to not get into confrontations and would most likely avoid you if you notify them of your presence in the area.

With that said, if you do stumble across a bear, don't run away. Contrary to their size, bears are f**king fast.

Grizzly bears are brown and have a trademark hump of muscle on their back. They are aggressive. Your best bet is to get into the fetal position (covering neck and stomach) and play dead. They will only leave once they are absolutely sure the threat is gone, so don't stop playing dead even after you sense the bear leave.

Black bears, contrary to their name, come in various colors, including Brown. They are more slender than grizzly bears. Your best bet with a black bear is to be as aggressive as possible, making as much noise, looking as big as possible, throwing stones and large sticks, etc. Don't bother to climb a tree, since they are excellent climbers.

In the event a bear starts attacking, go HAM. Punch it, kick it, try to gouge out its eyes, etc.

If you happened to be in the Arctic and stumble upon a polar bear, then pray to the Almighty that it hits one of your vital points and kills you quickly, because there is practically nothing you can do against them. They are much bigger than both black and grizzly bears, and do not fear humans.

PM_ME_LARGE_CHEST , marneejill Report

Final score:

154points

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kasa alex 3 years ago

And people say the wildlife in Australia is dangerous

73points

#14

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If someone points a gun at you, maintain eye contact with the person.

Eye contact makes it harder to pull the trigger.

reddit , JC Gellidon Report

Final score:

152points

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Shanaaia 3 years ago

Look into my eyes, darling...

35points

#15

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If your car's accelerator pedal gets stuck or something else is causing unintended acceleration. Put it in neutral.

It sounds obvious but it's hard to remember when it happens and it won't be instinct. Turning the key off works but could cause the steering to lock or loss of breaks.

arondieo , Sauerlaender Report

Final score:

146points

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Burs 3 years ago (edited)

I am always super afraid that one day I will have to break fast and my instinct will be to push the gas instead of the break

24points

TheCopenhagenCowboy , Joshua Anderson Report

#16

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you get lost in the woods, stay where you are! The chances of finding the way out on your own are pretty slim and you’re just creating a larger search area for SAR.

Also, tell people exactly where you’re going and when you’ll be home. If you’re not home by X time, instruct someone to call for help.

Final score:

139points

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Burs 3 years ago

Only if the area is really big like in USA. In most areas of Europe it’s better to chose a direction and keep walking, soon you will find a road or a house.

105points

#17

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference SLEEP WITH THE DOOR CLOSED. Fires, while you sleep, can leave your room almost completely untouched if closed.

iglooman500 , Lillian Grace Report

Final score:

138points

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TmKhr 3 years ago

We can't close our bedroom door at night, our cats would go crazy for not being able to go back and forth every now and then

92points

#18

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference In the event you need to break a car door window don't try to smash the window dead center. Car door windows should be tempered glass which is much more brittle along their edges so strike there instead.

waffleiron525 , Creativity103 Report

Final score:

138points

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Dave van Es 3 years ago

If you don't have a hammer to break the glass, use the headrest of your seat.

50points

#19

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If a guard dog comes at you, look to one side and slowly turn around. Then walk away.

If a dog hunts you, scream before it reaches you and fight if it didn't scare.

The first has saved me from two rottweilers once.

MopedSlug , pxfuel Report

Final score:

128points

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Burs 3 years ago (edited)

If a gard dog comes to you avoid eye contact or sudden movements like running but do not turn your back on them! Just move slowly backwards. If one jumps to try to bite you close your fist and put it in the mouth. It will hurt like hell but it will be way less deadly than if they bite the neck or legs

53points

#20

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Chemical burns are not like fire or heat burns.

Many will not immediately trigger a reflex action of pain.

I lost a chunk of skin under my armpit because an industrial cleaner dripped under my rain suit. I had rinsed off my arm and didn't receive so much redness, but 30 minutes later I noticed my shirt was soaked in blood. No pain till the next day and by then a quarter size piece of skin had fallen off.

Read the labels and remove any chemical as quickly as possible using the recommended method. Water is not always the best way.

reddit , Erikaiijima Report

Final score:

125points

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kjorn 3 years ago

"but you still coming to work right?"

88points

Jihana 3 years ago

Also bases are way more dangerous than acids. When acids react with your skin they form some kind of slime, which prevents the acid to get deeper into the tissue. No such reactions with bases. That's why you get deeper wounds and worse scarring with base burn. And that's also why you should not try to dissolve corpses in acid.

16points

F. H. 3 years ago (edited)

I once read the instructions for etching gel for ceramic tooth crowns that contained hydrofluoric acid. The way it was worded made it sound like you would be better of getting some of it in your eye than on your skin. Don't use anything containing hydrofluoric acid if you can. It can eat your bones away without damaging the skin.

3points

littlesaresare 3 years ago

When I did paleontology in university, we were told about the horrors and dangers of hydrofluroic acid when using it during fossil excavations. Nope nope nope nope.

1point

ZAPanda 3 years ago

Acids -> carbonates (chalk) or bases (Soaps) Bases -> acids (vinegar, wine)

2points

Yehudit Hannah Cohn 3 years ago

Read the labels _before_ beginning to work with the chemical, so you can act quicker if need be.

1point

Vicky Z 3 years ago

Not very helpful tip

1point

David Dwyer 3 years ago

THEN WHAT IS THE BEST WAY???

1point

Jason Pabst 3 years ago

Call poison control if you cannot immediately find your MSDS

0points

#21

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference F.A.S.T. which is a way to help you detect the early signs of a stroke on yourself or others

FACE: Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

ARMS: Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

SPEECH: Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is their speech slurred or strange?

TIME: If you observe any of these signs, call 9-1-1 immediately.

-eDgAR- , Jose Navarro Report

Final score:

124points

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PenitentEyeball 3 years ago (edited)

Thank you for your generosity, (I asked if it was for strokes and got answers). Even though some were sarcastic

23points

#22

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If an armed person tries to rob you, give them your money, phone, whatever. In fact, take it out slowly and carefully, drop it, and back away. Then, if you can run. If they try to force you to go with them, put up a massive fight and yell fire fire fire.

People will generally run to help fight a fire. They are not so keen to intervene when you are shouting murder.

NEVER go to the secondary location with a robber. That is where you get murdered or raped, or both.

Joe1972 , lucas Favre Report

Final score:

116points

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Ebony 3 years ago

Except for in Pennsylvania where some poor woman was harrassd and raped on the train where there were other passengers nearby. None of them called 911 nor helped her. Instead, they took out there phones and recorded it. WTF!!!

73points

#23

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If your car is skidding on an icy or wet road, steer in the direction of the skid rather than against it. You have a better chance of regaining control of the car and you avoid the risk of flipping your car over.

Most importantly do not slam the brakes.

HeyKidTryThis , Skica911 Report

Final score:

114points

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Bob Stuart 3 years ago

Practice all this stuff where it is safe, like an empty parking lot. You need to develop fairly accurate reflexes, not just remember instructions. I've avoided two big wrecks on black ice through instant familiarity with a skid.

36points

#24

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference 911 is not the emergency number in most countries. Find out what the emergency number is in whichever country you’re planning to visit.

IridiumCow , RODNAE Productions Report

Final score:

114points

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Philippe Guibert 3 years ago

In Europe, this was not the case, 112 is the emergency number. But if you call 911 in Europe, you will be directed to an english-speaking operator.

69points

#25

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Former 911 operator here. DON'T FEEL BAD ABOUT CALLING 911! Unless it's very stupid like McDonald's screwed up your order. If it's not an emergency, they'll tell you to call non-emerg. An emergency is not just a violent crime, it's a crime or potential crime in progress, an issue affecting safety (or medical emergency or fire department issue too)

Also, teach your non-English speaking family the word for their language in English in case they need to call 911.

lazarus870 , Priscilla Du Preez Report

Final score:

109points

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H Edwards 3 years ago

I know someone who called the emergency services because he missed a plane.

19points

#26

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you're ever in a situation where your partner chokes you, get out of there as soon as you safely can. This is the number one indicator that they will in fact kill you.

Sol_Muso , petitefox Report

Final score:

108points

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Hexenfox 3 years ago

How do I get outta there if I'm being choked?

67points

#27

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference "flammable" and "inflammable" mean the same thing!!!!

Flammable things burn very easily, like a candle wick. Inflammable things need not be easy to ignite, like magnesium, but once ignited, will burn rapidly.

Oznog99 , Bill Smith Report

Final score:

92points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

The confusion seems even to exist in translations. I looked it up for Dutch and some sites translate inflammable in Dutch to "onbrandbaar" which means "non-combustible".

12points

TheRabidFangirl , Don Johnson 395 Report

#28

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Purple flags at the beach mean dangerous sea life in the area. Most people understand the other flags, but purple can be confusing.

Final score:

92points

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ZAPanda 3 years ago

What *are* the other flags? (clearly not "most people" here)

45points

#29

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Most drunk driving deaths occur on Saturday night between 1 and 3 am. Avoid the roads during these times if you can help it.

reddit , Gabe Pierce Report

Final score:

89points

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NotTodaySatan!! 3 years ago

And most regular vehicle accidents occur within 10 miles of your home/work as it is the area with which we are most comfortable and our attention is lower.

30points

#30

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference You can give yourself the Heimlich Maneuver.

buyongmafanle , In Home CPR Report

Final score:

80points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

How? why is it not explained then? C'mon.

32points

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#31

You can call 911 even if you have no bars. The bars indicate a signal from your carrier, but in an emergency, your phone uses any nearby cell towers even if you are not paying for the service from that particular service provider.

Raey_Z Report

Final score:

34points

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M O'Connell 3 years ago

Many phones will show "emergency calls only" in this situation, if your phone is completely out of range of a tower, it will show the interdictory circle icon. It doesn't work absolutely everywhere, but in many places it is possible to send a text message to 911. If you are consistently out of range, send a text message and then put your phone away, rather than running down your battery constantly keeping it awake looking to see if it has signal. If it finds a network to connect to it will send your message then on its own.

9points

#32

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If your vomit looks like coffee grounds or poop looks like tar, go to the doctor immediately.

If your vomit/poop looks like these things, it means you're bleeding internally. Coffee grounds are a result of bleeding in your stomach, tar is a result of bleeding in your intestines. There are foods that will make you poop like this (red wine and Oreos e.g.), but you should know this just to be safe.

SleeplessS**tposter , Pixabay Report

Final score:

34points

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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago

I started pooping red one day and freaked OUT until I remembered last night's beetroot salad. :p

31points

#33

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you see a bear cub, a very angry mother isn't to far behind.

bulletben7 , the Archive Team Report

Final score:

34points

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Scagsy 3 years ago (edited)

In this case there is no time. Get out of there and leave your pic-a-nic basket behind as a decoy. Bears love pic-a-nic baskets. Saw it in a documentary.

18points

Dutch Swimmer Goes Viral For Super Revealing Trunks During 2024 Olympics: “Is This Legal?”

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#34

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Check your nuts once a week and don't be afraid to go to the doctor if you notice something.

I had a scare earlier this year and I put it off for a while before plucking up the courage to go to the doctors. I was an idiot for waiting but I just felt like I didn't want to have a doctor check out my balls. Turned out all clear and I walked out of the doctor thinking "this really wasn't as bad as I expected"

The old cliche is true - doctors have seen a million d**ks, yours isn't any different.

reddit , Clay Banks Report

Final score:

33points

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Truth Monster 3 years ago

The cashews looks fine, but the pistachios are looking suspicious. :P

24points

#35

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you are trying to decide whether to drink the unsafe "nature" water or risk dehydration: giardia takes 5 days to set in, renal failure can take less than 5 hours, so if it comes down to it and you can get to safety soon(a few days), risk the water. A week of spewing from both ends from the safety of your own home is better than dying of dehydration.

Also, chugging water can make you sick. You also need to replace the electrolytes. Do anything you can to provide electrolytes if you chug half a gallon or more.

mufasa_lionheart , Samad Deldar Report

Final score:

33points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

How to provide electrolytes? This is a serious question btw.

22points

Woman Put A Water Fountain With A Camera In Her Yard, Here Are 24 Photos Of Regular Visitors (New Pics)

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#36

The rules of three, you can survive:

3 minutes without air

3 hours in a harsh environment (unless it's icy water or something is actively hurting you)

3 days without water

3 weeks without food (if you have water and shelter)

Hypohamish Report

Final score:

33points

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Lav Oravaf 3 years ago

also depends on the person's physical condition and metabolism

3points

OnTime4SocialEvents , Francisco Jesús Navarro Hernández Report

#37

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you’re scuba diving and you’re going to vomit, puke right into the regulator. Don’t take the regulator out of your mouth because after you vomit the natural instinct is to inhale. The puke will blow out of the exhaust valve with your bubbles.

We did a discovery dive and were not taught about this. Thankfully we were only a few feet down. It could’ve been one of those life changing days...

Final score:

32points

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Dave Sturtz 3 years ago

Scuba Instructor here. We definitely teach this, and I have seen it happen. A lot of fish will be attracted to the feast that results.

14points

#38

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you wake up in the middle of the night (or come back home) to the smell of gas filling the house, never turn on the lights. Any spark from the light switch could blow up the entire house.

GeorgesRaad , Roma Kaiuk Report

Final score:

32points

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NsG 3 years ago

If at any point you smell gas, don't turn OFF appliances that are on either.

20points

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#39

If you hit your head really hard and get unusually sleepy within 6 hours afterward, go get a scan. It's not about concussion, it's about hitting your head so hard that you get internal bleeding in your skull, which will clot, after which you will die.

flexthrustmore Report

Final score:

32points

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Miss Frankfurter 3 years ago

Realize that immediately after you hit your head that hard, even if you don't black out, get to the ER. Don't drive yourself. Get someone to drive you and if there is no one, yes it is appropriate to call an ambulance. But even in the immediate you may not be thinking quite straight. I tripped over some bricks on my patio. I went flying. I had large garbage bags one in each hand & so did not break my fall. The first part of my body to slam into the ground was the right side of my forehead, followed by my left knee. Didn't get knocked out. Went into my house and thought about going to the ER. I thought "No never mind. They're only going to tell me I have a concussion and I already know that."😳😳 Nope. Not thinking straight. I'm a nurse. I know better. Not at that point in time. Yep. Concussion that took 4 months to get over. Get thee to an ER!

9points

#40

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you’re on or close to train rails, trains move faster than they appear to.

ElChipacabra , Andrey Kremkov Report

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30points

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Erdot 3 years ago

If there is a train in sight, just f@kn don't cross the tracks. Anything could happen, you could trip and fall, your engine could stop. You CAN and SHOULD wait 5 minutes for the train to pass.

16points

#41

ALWAYS let someone know where you're going. It doesn't matter if it's to the mailbox or the grocery store, it's better to have them know. Also if you feel unsafe in an area walking to your car, as soon as you get in, lock the doors immediately. I do it even when I get off of work because it's dark and in a dimly lit area.

Note everything around you and everyone around you. If you think you're being followed in a car, drive to the police station, not your house. Trust your gut.

thezombiejedi Report

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30points

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Bob Stuart 3 years ago

I can't remember the last time anyone was interested in my movements.

14points

Woman Moves Out Of Parents' Home After They Asked Her To Give Her Space To Brother, They Freak Out

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#42

I haven't seen this one yet but... don't follow a crowd. If you think something is wrong, act! Ive heard that people whose intuition said something was wrong and acted on it typically got to safety whereas their counterparts did not.

I usually heard this in the context of shipwrecks and other major situations where people assumed (wrongly) that because others weren't acting that they still had time. Thus simply isn't true.

If you sense something is wrong, go. Don't follow the crowd.

reddit Report

Final score:

29points

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Caro Caro 3 years ago

Don't follow the crowd, follow your gut!

16points

#43

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Whether you’re being attacked or taken, always remember to scratch the bejeezus out of the person. This way you’ll have their DNA under your nails.

CaptainCortes , Jessica Delp Report

Final score:

28points

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Monday 3 years ago

If given the opportunity, biting off a piece of them will make them easier to identify as well. You have the power to bite off a finger, use it.

18points

#44

Don’t run with earbuds in or make sure you can hear the everyday noises around you.

Lots of runners die from not being able to hear a car coming etc.

reddit Report

Final score:

28points

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Ebony 3 years ago

Something my mom always told me, be aware of your surroundings.

9points

Woman Refuses To Chip In For Babysitting Because She Doesn’t Even Have Kids, Asks If She’s A Jerk

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“This Breaks My Heart”: People Stunned—And Angry—After Woman Buys Lost Luggage From Airport

#45

If you smell eggs in your house, but you are not making eggs, chances are there is a natural gas leak.

If you feel unusually lightheaded or dizzy, and are more forgetful than usual, chances are there is a carbon monoxide leak.

Thel_Vadem Report

Final score:

27points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

There are carbon monoxide detectors available. They cost considerably less than a funeral.

17points

#46

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you ever fall off a ship/ferry at sea and were lucky enough to be spotted - don't try to swim your way to safety. The more you try to swim, the lesser the chances of survival. Just try to keep afloat and conserve energy while rescue team do what they're supposed to. Unless you are in hypothermic waters, the best bet always is to stay afloat without trying to swim to somewhere.

trendz19 , Billy Pasco Report

Final score:

24points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

No too long ago, there was a post on BP that you won't survive a fall off a ship because it's similar to falling from the roof of a building and landing on concrete.

6points

RHJfRnJhc2llckNyYW5l , Faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management Report

#47

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference Seatbelt, windows, out.

Seatbelt, windows, out.

Seatbelt, windows, out.

Drill this phrase in your head when there's a risk your vehicle could end up in the water.

Undo your seatbelt, open your window, and get out.

(Electric windows should still work for a little while.)

Your car can sink fast and you may mentally lock up with indecision. So it helps to have a simple mantra to remember.

There's an extra step if you have kids in the car with you, but I skipped over that part.

If you have kids it's SEATBELT, CHILDREN, WINDOWS, OUT.

Undo your own seatbelt, undo those of any children in the vehicle, open the driver-side window and escape, first pushing children out ahead of you.

Final score:

24points

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Mazer 3 years ago

Adventures with Purpose, purchase their $7 multi tool for escape and videos on how hard it is to deal with this situation

7points

"I Didn't Start The Dryer": Karen Gets Taught A Lesson After Throwing Out Neighbor's Wet Clothes

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Guy Divorced 3 Years Ago Drops Off 3 Y.O. With His Ex-Wife Completely Out Of The Blue

#48

You need to take a tetanus shot if you get cut by any sharp object that might have got in contact with mud, or if you have a deep wound like stepping on a nail. Injury by any rusty object can also cause tetanus.

Wash away any visible dirt in your wound.

Tetanus immunity lasts only for a few years I think, so it's important to vaccinate every few years. Tetanus can have a long dormant period, so the symptoms might not appear immediately. Take a tetanus shot just to be safe.

PlusUltraBeyond Report

Final score:

24points

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Leslie B 3 years ago

I had a tetanus shot for a dog bite about a year and a half ago. They said it's good for ten years. (I'm in Canada BTW)

4points

“All Three Shot Out Pink”: Triplets' Baby Shower Turns Sour, Pregnant Wife Wants A Divorce

#49

If someone is trying to abduct you while you are in control of the vehicle (e.g. You've just gotten into your car after shopping, but haven't locked the doors and they get in the passengers or rear seats), intentionally crash your car in the most public place you can (e.g. if your driving down a road and see a car approaching from the other direction, crash in front of that car).

Yes, your car may get wrecked, but better to have a wrecked car than be dead ...

anitaajaynee Report

Final score:

24points

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John L 3 years ago

THIS. I have thought for years that this would be obvious, but apparently it isn't. Especially if you are wearing a seatbelt, and the perp hasn't bothered.

7points

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College Student Does Exactly As Told After Roommates Demand They Keep Their Stuff In Their Room

#50

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you get trapped on thin ice, lie down on your stomach and crawl/wiggle your way back to shore from the direction you got therefrom. Chances are if the ìce held you then when you were standing up, it will continue to hold you with your weight dispersed over more surface area.

Breakfastdestroyer , Paul Downey Report

Final score:

23points

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Pumpkin Spice 3 years ago

*slithers like a worm back to safe ground*

14points

BibbityBobbityF**kU Report

#51

Since winter is coming, if you feel yourself sweating while outside, take a layer or two off. And make your first layer is moisture-wicking if you can. Sweat will cause hypothermia if you don't go inside.

Final score:

23points

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Pumpkin Spice 3 years ago

Ohio polar vortexes have taught me this.

3points

#52

If you're severely burnt, do not put anything on the wound, even if it hurts. Running tap water at room temperature should help while you contact your emergency services; I hate it when people put butter, mayo, ice, and other stuff on burns and that makes it so much worse.

helenarriaza Report

Final score:

23points

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Pumpkin Spice 3 years ago

Tap water is the ONLY thing you should put on ANY burns. If you can't feel the burn or your skin is burnt white, grey, or black, THAT IS A THIRD DEGREE BURN. CALL EMERGENCY SERVICES.

9points

#53

30 Life-Saving Tips That Aren't Hard To Remember But Can Make A Huge Difference If you are underwater too deep and don't know which way is up, follow the bubbles.

Peashout , Hans Isaacson Report

Final score:

22points

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Pumpkin Spice 3 years ago

Flick your finger to cause minor bubbles.

4points

#54

If you visit The Netherlands, if you use drugs (doesn't matter what drugs), and you or one of your friends feels off or is unresponsive: Call 112. The police or ambulance people will help you.

YOU WILL NOT BE ARRESTED FOR USING DRUGS IN THE NETHERLANDS.

-Ivory Report

Final score:

22points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago (edited)

You can get arrested if you are in the possession drugs but you can't get arrested for using drugs. Unless you're blowing in a part of the city where blowing isn't permitted. And contrary to common belief, it isn't allowed to smoke weed in public places. People who are doing that in the Netherlands are tourists. They also underestimate how strong the weed is that you buy in the coffee shops. Don't buy weed from the guy standing on the corner of the street. The weed he sells you is perfect for seasoning your food but you won't get high on it. Every big city in the Netherlands has a facility where you can have your pills and drugs tested for any poisonous substances. And they also publish lists of pills with pictures of how they look and why they are dangerous.

16points

#55

If you're ever scuba diving and either run out of air or your regulator malfunctions and you have to surface immediately, remember to keep exhaling. That last lungful of air that you took at 30' (and under an extra atmosphere of pressure) will be expanding to twice the volume you inhaled by the time you're on the surface, so if you're not exhaling, your lungs might explode.

cork_dork Report

Final score:

19points

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Buren 3 years ago

They call it CESA (Controlled Emergency Swimming Ascent), get ready to deflate your buoyancy compensator as well in case you ascent too quickly. Also raise your hand and look up as the last thing you need is to be hit by boat propeller.

4points

#56

Bleach and ammonia make poison gas.

The general form of this is to read labels of cleaning products, don't mix them, and follow the warnings for using adequate ventilation and protective gear.

csl512 Report

Final score:

18points

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tuzdayschild 3 years ago

I learned this one the hard way. When they mix it creates a white smoke that suck the air out of your lungs.

5points

#57

If you have a grease fire put it out with baking soda, not water.

Flour is combustible and not safe to use. Some people have commented that they have put out fires with flour, and it is possible. If you take the bag flip it all out at once as close to the pot as you can I'm sure it'd be successful at smothering it. Due to it's combustible nature though nearly anything would be better to use, salt, kitty litter, sand/dirt.

If for some reason you had to use flour. Don't pour it out incrementally and DON'T pour it out in a way that will create a dust cloud. Pour it out so it falls together and quickly.

Also, the BEST thing to use is of course an ABC fire extinguisher. This advice is in lieu of that or if it's too far away. Putting the lid will also work fine if the fire is small enough. You don't want to put a lid on a huge fire though or you can create a backdraft of sorts in the pan and it'll flare up when you open it.

MaxHannibal Report

Final score:

17points

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WilvanderHeijden 3 years ago

Did you know that if the filters of the exhaust hood catch fire they are impossible to extinguish? That's why you should replace or clean them very regularly.

5points

#58

Don't run from a tiger, you make yourself look even more like prey. Tigers generally don't see humans as food. By running away, not only are you going to get eaten by the tiger, but you're also teaching that tiger that humans are food. You're putting the people that come after you in danger as well.

Note: if a tiger approaches you, and you haven't crossed into their territory or anything, this is BAD news

If you're going to a place where there are tigers, bring a firearm or some other weapon depending on the laws there. It also helps to be in a group of people. You need to make eye contact and assume a wide stance. Don't wear any colors that stand out like neon green or red near tigers.

Do NOT urinate no matter how scared you are. It's a sign of dominance and can be viewed as a challenge or act of aggression. Defecating and puking are fine, though. Puking may work in your favor if they want to eat you since it could indicate a sick/diseased prey

Western_You Report

Final score:

16points

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Helena Houzarová 3 years ago

Most predators will chase you if you run, and also most predators will attack you if they are hungry enough, feel threatened and can't run/back away, or if you get too close to their young.

5points

#59

Floridian here. If you're being chased by an alligator, don't run in a straight line, because they're faster than humans. Instead, run zigzag, because gators can't run like that. Also, they can climb fences, so good luck.

Crowssaint Report

Final score:

14points

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Connie Wade 3 years ago

Running serpentine is a myth. Just run as fast as you can. An alligator can outrun you but they are lazy and won't sustain a chase for long.

20points

#60

if you are about to get run over, jump

your shoes have a lot of friction, it'll break your legs and pull you under the wheels

Nokipeura Report

Final score:

10points

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Thomas Sweda 3 years ago

I don’t understand.

8points

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What do you think ?

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Toby Flenderson 3 years ago

If you're ever chasing a roadrunner in the southwest, and accidentally run off the edge of a cliff, don't look down; gravity only works when you realize there's no ground underfoot.

61points

tuzdayschild 3 years ago

you funny Toby

9points

Yoga Kitty 3 years ago

Beep beep!!!

5points

Rannveig Ess 3 years ago

I've told people this for decades. It's called "The Cartoon Effect". Same as that you can walk across an open hole and not fall in if you just don't look down. No one believes me.

3points

Rissie 3 years ago

Solid advice.

2points

Mazer 3 years ago

😜

1point

Buren 3 years ago

Don't get too engrossed with your phone in the public. Watch the road, fellow people, traffics, manhole, sinkhole, incoming attacking goose..

23points

Rage of Aquarius 3 years ago

Goose are deadly.

6points

G.M.R 3 years ago

I'm not really concerned about getting hit by a car or mugged...Those geese though *shudder*

3points

your socially awkward cousin 3 years ago

went from 0-100 real quick

1point

Mazer 3 years ago

Situational awareness, learning to read people, following your instincts (gut feelings) are a big part of keeping safe. Filling your tool box (brain) with practical information, learning First Aid and CPR, taking a CERT class. When going out in nature, no matter if it is for a day trip, a run or multi-day hike, learn what you can about where you are going, weather, terrain etc. take the basics, map, whistle, water, snack, jacket, pocket flashlight or headlamp, insulated SOL blanket, knife, some 550 paracord. I live where hikers have gone out to watch the moon rise and ended up in the field unprepared for 4 days. So let people know your plans, pack a small pack and be safe while enjoying the world

9points

Marco Conti 3 years ago

I am surprised no one mentioned NOT TO PANIC. Panic is a killer. Some people freeze and act irrationally. Those people are the first to die. I am not saying it's easy not to panic but if you want to live, you have to make the effort.

3points

GoddessOdd 3 years ago

I don't know if anyone can avoid panic, but by reading things like this, and planning carefully and thoughtfully, I think most of us can work through panic. My lieutenant in EMT school said "You're allowed to panic. For 10 seconds."

2points

christie lowe 3 years ago

I just wanted to add something i have always warned my girls about. If you become stranded on the freeway and make it to a safe place on either shoulder/median, NEVER TRY TO CROSS THE FREEWAY LANES ON FOOT! Cara traveling at 60+MPH are much closer than you think and the distance they appear to be from you is very deceiving! And there are multiple cars in multiple lanes and it is impossible to dodge them on foot

2points

Rannveig Ess 3 years ago

Also - every year here someone get hit by a commuter train. They have their headphones on or are in a rush. They wait for the train to pass in front of them, then start walking not aware there's a train coming the other way, and it's *right there* too. Please slow down, and be aware.

2points

Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago

Interesting. Now I'm afraid to go outside and am having an anxiety attack but at least I'm prepared.

2points

Deborah Padgett 3 years ago

These are really good things to know, just in case. Keep up the great work.

2points

Nope 3 years ago

Stop reading for a sec, go watch a video about how to perform CPR. Please. It only takes a minute and you can save someone's life. I had to use it once, I had only seen it on videos, but it worked.

1point

Hans 3 years ago

If you want to prepare for risks in life, here is a tip: do not read about them on the "leading art and pop culture magazine" whose "mission is to spread good news and highlight top artists from around the world" (https://www.boredpanda.com/about-us/) but rather use that site for entertainment and community exchange.

1point

Rissie 3 years ago

Ah but these are from Reddit and Reddit is the best source for fun fear mongering!

4points

Caroline Sinclair 3 years ago

Thanks Bored Panda. Posts like this can save lives.

0points

Shelli Aderman 3 years ago

These are all well a d good, but one’s logic centers tend to turn OFF in panic mode… 🤷🏽‍♀️

0points

Josie Bisbano 3 years ago

A lot of WHAT to do but very little HOW to do it.

-1point

Lori McMillen 3 years ago

Alot of these are common sense and if people need told maybe we should just leave well enough alone and let natural selection take its course

-2points

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Toby Flenderson 3 years ago

If you're ever chasing a roadrunner in the southwest, and accidentally run off the edge of a cliff, don't look down; gravity only works when you realize there's no ground underfoot.

61points

tuzdayschild 3 years ago

you funny Toby

9points

Yoga Kitty 3 years ago

Beep beep!!!

5points

Rannveig Ess 3 years ago

I've told people this for decades. It's called "The Cartoon Effect". Same as that you can walk across an open hole and not fall in if you just don't look down. No one believes me.

3points

Rissie 3 years ago

Solid advice.

2points

Mazer 3 years ago

😜

1point

Buren 3 years ago

Don't get too engrossed with your phone in the public. Watch the road, fellow people, traffics, manhole, sinkhole, incoming attacking goose..

23points

Rage of Aquarius 3 years ago

Goose are deadly.

6points

G.M.R 3 years ago

I'm not really concerned about getting hit by a car or mugged...Those geese though *shudder*

3points

your socially awkward cousin 3 years ago

went from 0-100 real quick

1point

Mazer 3 years ago

9points

Marco Conti 3 years ago

3points

GoddessOdd 3 years ago

2points

christie lowe 3 years ago

2points

Rannveig Ess 3 years ago

2points

Kenny Kulbiski 3 years ago

Interesting. Now I'm afraid to go outside and am having an anxiety attack but at least I'm prepared.

2points

Deborah Padgett 3 years ago

These are really good things to know, just in case. Keep up the great work.

2points

Nope 3 years ago

Stop reading for a sec, go watch a video about how to perform CPR. Please. It only takes a minute and you can save someone's life. I had to use it once, I had only seen it on videos, but it worked.

1point

Hans 3 years ago

1point

Rissie 3 years ago

Ah but these are from Reddit and Reddit is the best source for fun fear mongering!

4points