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Firefighter Ben, from the Australian Firefighters Calendar team, confirmed that fire does indeed spread rapidly. "In as little as 3-5 minutes, a small fire can quickly spread causing a house to be fully involved. This is due to many factors but primarily due to the construction of homes nowadays and the materials used," he explained to Bored Panda.

"Even the furniture that is in homes nowadays is different to what it used to be, which accelerates the rate of spread fire as compared to 20 years ago. Previously, furniture was made of hardwood material (which was slower burning) and now we have a lot of flat pack furniture made of chipboard (which burns much quicker than hardwood)." This may come as a shock to many of you readers. One would assume that there would be progress regarding fire safety as time moves forward, not the other way around.

Firefighter Ben said that you should evacuate your home if "initial/first strike firefighting actions such as using an extinguisher or fire blanket are ineffective or unsuccessful." The best firefighting method, instead, is prevention.

"It would be wise to make a fire proof plan for your household. Have a fire blanket in the kitchen and an extinguisher nearby but not too close to flammables such as paints, solvents, petroleum, etc. Make sure you don't leave power tools or batteries on charge for extended periods."

Losing too much weight too fast will damage your kidneys.

Happened to my father who was trying to go into retirement in better shape. Lost 60 pounds in 2 months eating ONLY salads and drinking water. No carbs or fat. All cardio no weight training. Somehow destroyed one kidney and impaired the other one, he is on daily dialysis now. After it happened I did some research and it seems that your body gets used to the fat in your system which helps curb the toxin filtration. Losing too much too fast is like throwing extra dirt into a filter all at once instead of little at a time. The right way to do it is a few pounds a week with both weight lifting and cardio, also still include some carbs and fat in your diet even if it takes a longer to shed off the pounds. Maybe this is common knowledge because I had somewhat heard this before but I had never seen how it shreds through kidneys so quickly before.

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253points

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Sunshine Lady 1 year ago

This must be higher.

53points

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Not exactly an answer that will save your life, but may save the life of an animal. Never, ever, ever give away animals for free to strangers. Creating a financial disincentive to adopt weeds out people who cannot afford to care for a pet, people who will neglect that pet, and most importantly people who intend to abuse that pet. Serial animal abusers search for free animals on social media explicitly for this purpose.

Always charge money. It’s not so you can make profit. It’s to increase the chances that animal will be okay.

wheresmychin , Paul VanDerWerf Report

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251points

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Shyla Bouche 1 year ago

I adopted a dog off craigslist. The humans had new jobs, and couldn't give their dogs the time and attention they needed any longer. The adoption fee was $25.00. The owners had me make out of the check to the Humane society. They just wanted to be sure their animals went to decent homes.

161points

There may come a moment in our lives when we have the opportunity to save someone in danger and be an everyday hero. For instance, you may see a fire in your local area. Once you call the emergency services, what do you do next? Do you wait for the authorities to arrive and support them then or do you attempt to save anyone who's inside by yourself? A lot depends on each individual situation. Bored Panda wanted to get the Australian Firefighters Calendar team's opinion on the right approach.

"It's a tough call and the general answer is to just wait outside and stay away from danger. I would encourage people to use common sense in these situations. Try and alert people that are inside by means of not endangering yourself," firefighter Ben said.

"Can you set off your car horn or alarm? Can you knock on the door or window out of the smoke? I would encourage passersby to gather as much information as possible (contact the neighbors to inform them of fire) so that they can inform the professionals that are arriving but also give them space to do their work," he told Bored Panda.

"There are a lot of hazards involved in structure fires that we as firefighters are trained to look out for and 2 casualties caused by a fire is much worse than 1 casualty.".

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Relationships are voluntary.

If someone is hurting you or you just don't like being around them, mentally or physically, parent, friend, or partner, you are always allowed to leave.

ipakookapi , Helena Lopes Report

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238points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago

Or just do as I do, and move countries.

64points

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones From a person who lives in the arctic:
If you are outside in cold weather and you are freezing, but all of a sudden feel really warm with no explanation as to why DO NOT REMOVE ANY CLOTHES.

You are about to die and your body is spending it’s very last energy on heating you up. Seek shelter and warmth immediately even if it feels like you are boiling hot.

People have been found freezing to death in their underwear not far from civilization because they believed they were warm

WebBorn2622 , Farrel Nobel Report

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235points

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Lakota Wolf 1 year ago

It's known as "paradoxical undressing".

106points

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you're in a crowd that's packed almost uncomfortably tight, ask yourself: If my shoe fell off right now, would I be able to retrieve it? Or would I just never see it again? if the latter, GTFO of that crowd.

deqb , Jake Weirick Report

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205points

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General Anaesthesia 1 year ago

Get out calmly because if you really GTFO you could cause the crowd to panic. That could end badly.

133points

You can never truly be 100% prepared for anything in advance because situations can and do change in unexpected ways. There's always room for error. There's always room for the unexpected. However, training and preparation are still essential. Don't sleep on learning survival skills or coming up with a plan of action in case of an emergency.

That’s one of the reasons why you periodically have fire drills at school and work: you need to put your theoretical knowledge to the test. You need your body to know what to do. Of course, things will probably never play out like you imagine them to when there’s a real emergency, but it’s good to build up some muscle memory

One half of someone’s survival habits is having a sharp mind and knowing exactly what to do and how you can tell if you’re in real danger. For example, knowing not to turn on the lights if you smell gas. Or knowing not to take off your clothes if you’re feeling hot when you’re someplace very cold.

The other half of this is physical fitness. If you’re healthy, athletic, and have good endurance, your chances of survival are far better than that of someone who spends all of their time on the couch, glued to their phone or laptop, constantly eating junk food. That’s aside from all of the daily quality of life benefits that come from regular exercise and eating a good diet, of course.

If you meet a confused, psychotic or drugged person, there are important things to be aware of.

Confusion is a more common word for "brain failure". The brain is no longer able to do its primary job: Filter what is important for you. You may have heard that our consciousness have very little bandwidth. If the brain can't sort things, sensory input becomes a fire hose, and you can't understand what's ever relevant to you to start dealing with. The frontal lobes shut down, and you start acting and reacting in some very primal ways. In many ways, you function mentally like a frightened animal.

You will perceive things differently. A smile is bared teeth and a warning. Eye contact beyond very short moments is a challenge. And so on.

So, you're somewhere where you happen to be alone with someone confused. Rule 1: Keep your distance. The personal sphere grows. Rule 2: Keep your face neutral, maybe a bit worried. Rule 3: No sudden movements. Rule 4: Hands where they can see them. Rule 5: Use simple words and short sentences. Rule 6: If you can get them to sit down, the risk of violence decreases. Rule 7: If you can give them a situation they recognize, like eating a sandwich and drinking some coffee, it's even better.

Remember, it's not an evil person. It's someone who is in very bad shape. When it goes south, it does so because you cornered them.

Common-Wish-2227 Report

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196points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

I've learned that in the UK, a potentially dangerous or hysterical person can often be calmed down by simply giving them a cup of tea.

119points

Cat Palmer 1 year ago

As a British person I can confirm that a cup of tea is a cure for just about anything. Except a dislike of tea - no-one has yet been able to cure my unpatriotic distaste for leaf water!

30points

Layna Andersen 1 year ago

That explains why my British friend is always offering me tea!

10points

CHRIS DOMRES 1 year ago

In America we put them in front of the TV. Puts them to sleep within 10 minutes.

8points

tHeBoRdEsTpAnDa 1 year ago

IK this is a joke, but this would actually work

8points

Niki A 1 year ago

As an American, I can say people who refuse a cup of tea infuriate me!! I'm just trying to help you calm down! Drink the tea you bloody savage!!

4points

Deborah B 1 year ago

Tea and a biscuit, and suddenly the brain is focused on food. Also helps if they're hangry, or confused/acting drunk because they're hypoglycemic.

4points

Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

With two sugars, I'm informed by my UK in-laws. Has to be two sugars. Or it won't work!

3points

Marie Dahme 1 year ago

Be aware too, that some people may be suffering a medical condition. Urosepsis causes an altered mental state with a 40% mortality. Men can get this too. It starts with an untreated UTI that the patient experiences no symptoms. Please be aware of the effects of urosepsis.

25points

Layna Andersen 1 year ago

Happened to my Dad. He was never the same mentally, and passed a few months later. He was 84 and had an amazing life, though.

7points

Margaret H 1 year ago

Not always true. Was attacked from behind by a woman with a hammer because she thought I'd killed every bird in the world. There was no reasoning with her, no chance for a cup of tea or other distraction. Sheer terror can make you run very fast.

17points

SaneMinotaur (she/her) 1 year ago

I'm glad you survived!

9points

Powerful Katrinka 1 year ago

I'm in the US, and I wish that more cops knew this. Way too many people who are emotionally or mentally disturbed end up getting shot and killed by the very people who are meant to help them.

14points

and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 1 year ago

Not even mentally disturbed… just black/brown. God f*k America.

1point

Leo Domitrix 1 year ago

"Confusion" is not defined that way. Confusion can be caused by: stroke, tumor, blow to head, dementia, drug use/abuse, dehydration, hypothermia, hyperthermia (heat stroke), hypoglycemia, hyperglycemia (think diabetes), and I can go on. In any case: Call them an EMT and let the medicals decide what it is. Please. Someone doing this is why my mom's still here. (Tumor.)

13points

censorshipsucks 1 year ago

saw this happen to someone after an epileptic fit. scary.

4points

SaneMinotaur (she/her) 1 year ago

Apparently the simple act of standing NEXT to someone, instead of in FRONT of them, can also be helpful in situations where there is potential for violence.

3points

seedogg 1 year ago

People with Hypoglycemia (Low Blood Sugar) can often appear confused too or intoxicated/on drugs.

2points

Tim Snyder 1 year ago

This sounds amazingly like me. I have high functioning Autism Spectrum Disorder and often get confused with too much stimulus (external noise or movement, or internal racing thoughts

2points

Nic Behrens 1 year ago

Yes but just because your normal interactions with people works this may not work for someone who is irrational, the best advice is for you to observe and report if you can get out otherwise rational thinking should be ignored and just try to make yourself not a threat. Maybe even agreeing with them till you have your escape. Try to bring other people into the conversation. They will be more likely to recognize the danger that you also recognize if not try to slip someone some kind of note. Most people are willing to help

1point

Baali Venomax 1 year ago

Damn the number of Borderline Rage episodes i've had that could have been solved by this list, are endless. Friend of mine got me to focus on her and told me we were going to sit down quietly for as long as it took for me to feel better and safe again. I owe her a lot.

1point

BlindGirl UK 1 year ago

This may also work for people having a panic attack or PTSD flashback. I have autism and PTSD.

0points

H.J. carlson 1 year ago

What about -back away real slow, make no sudden movements?? Think..

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tara 1 year ago

Approach from the side.....and for some reason I've learned to raise my eyebrows when talking to/approaching angry/confused people. Angry confused people are usually very scared confused people. For some reason the eyebrow thing seems to work for me when helping people who are upset and have dementia.

0points

Sammie 19 1 year ago

When I was 6 months pregnant with our 3rd child my husband (now ex) was diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia after trying to strangle our eldest daughter aged 2. Luckily I was there and my neighbours heard me scream for help and the woman called the police and the guy came in. Huge bodybuilder and was able to get my ex off my daughter and I took both downstairs while my neighbour restrained my ex. When the police came they called an ambulance to take him to the psychiatric ward. The psychiatrist diagnosed him and told me that my ex thought that our eldest was trying to kill him because she was crying. Absolutely horrific. He moved in with his parents and was never allowed to be alone with our kids again without a responsible adult. I never blamed it on him. I've always said that his brain is wired differently and it makes him act and say horrible things but that he loved them and it wasn't his fault that his brain made him do those things.

0points

Sarah Pryde 1 year ago

THIS......ALL OF THIS

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Rostit . 1 year ago

One of the reasons I conceal carry. Saved my butt twice with tweakers.

-1point

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I learned this from Mythbusters, in the episode about crashes (cars/helicopters) if you find yourself disoriented underwater: Calm people live, panicked people die.

I was in a boat crash a number of years ago, and I believe this saved my life. No flotation device, stupid, I know. I dont remember the impact, I was suddenly several feel underwater and didn't know which way was up. I freaked for a split second, then that advice popped into my head. I stayed still, and let bouyancy do it's thing, saw some bubbles and followed them as they rose.

Final score:

186points

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Jon Steensen 1 year ago

The pressure gradient in water is much bigger than in air, and hence if you sink quicky, you risk your eardrums flooding. When that happens, you inner ear will be filled with water, and as our balancing organs is located in them, you can loose your sense of what "up" is. It happens to divers sometimes, and as they are balaced to be neutrally boyant, they will not naturally float to the surface. Therefore it is important to not panic, but remember that up is the direction that the exhaused air floats.

72points

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you ever have to touch an electrical wire that you’re not sure is live or not, touch it with the back of your hand. If you touch it normally, the electricity will make your muscles contract, and you’ll automatically grab on to the wire tighter and tighter until you’re dead.

posh_bagels , Randall Bruder Report

Final score:

181points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago

Thanks! As a person who loves touching electric fences, I'll keep this in mind.

109points

Though changes in technology and medicine have improved our chances of survival, it’s still vital to have a good level of fitness. It’s as important now, as it was hundreds and hundreds of years ago. Especially in cases when you’re isolated or don’t have access to that technology.

In short, being fit and having a vast knowledge base will help you survive. Especially if you’ve physically practiced what to do.

But there is a limit to how much you can prepare: it’s not like you can ready yourself for a thousand different catastrophes. That would mean that it’s all you live for. It’s impractical, not to mention exhausting, having to live with the stress that something bad will happen.

#10

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones An "Impending Sense of Doom" is a legitimate symptom and you should hurry yourself to the ER, especially when accompanied by other symptoms such as chest pains, dizziness, numbness in limbs, etc...

Zmirzlina , Arnel Hasanovic Report

Final score:

171points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago

But I feel this at all times...

111points

#11

Having to wait a certain amount of time to report someone is missing is 100 percent a lie made up for TV and movies.

Finding a missing person is actually a race against the clock and the first 24 hours are the most important. If someone is missing missing, call the cops NOW.

tehKrakken55 Report

Final score:

163points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

If you see something that looks like a kidnapping or hostage situation, SAY SOMETHING, TELL SOMEONE and don't assume you're overreacting. You may save one life now and others in the future.

79points

#12

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you are injured or need help in a crowded place direct your pleas to a specific person. Otherwise people tend to think that someone else will help, it’s known as the bystander effect. In an emergency every second can be crucial, give specific instructions to specific people

anon , Ryoji Iwata Report

Final score:

163points

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wifeofweasley 1 year ago

Also if you're in danger - don't call out for "help"! Yell "Fire!". Way more people are likely to react to fire and you'll get more attention from the people around you. I sadly learned about this "hack" before I started going places without my parents. If someone tries to grab you, yell fire

76points

Odds are that, yes, at some point in your life, you’ll probably have to deal with danger. However, you can’t sacrifice your peace of mind just for this possibility. You have to be aware of the dangers and prepare for the most common ones, without giving in to constant fear and paranoia.

When dealing with unpredictability, many people can react with frustration and disappointment. Most of us yearn for a sense of routine and certainty. And when that’s taken away from us, it can be traumatic.

The answer to this is to accept that there will be moments and entire stretches of time when we might not have control over what happens to us. Not everything will go according to plan. Sometimes, bad things will happen to us. But we can change our expectations and how we react to these new circumstances. It’s all about embracing what we can and cannot control.

#13

If you have a bad gut feeling about someone but nothing seems to be out of the ordinary, run.
It's better safe than sorry.

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159points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago

This has saved me so many times.

57points

#14

ER nurse here, I have a few that may or may not have been covered:

Don’t mix alcohol with opiates. They both depress the respiratory center of the brain and combined, can kill you.

If you are a recovering addict and you relapse, don’t take the same amount of the drug as you did the last time you got high. You had a tolerance then, you don’t now. Many overdoses happen this way.

If someone arrests or dies in front of you, start chest compressions right away and don’t stop. Good quality chest compressions that are continuous and delivered at a rate of about 100/min can and do save lives (sing ‘Stayin Alive’ during compressions if necessary).

If you’re pregnant and having bad headaches that won’t go away, get to the ER; they’re a sign of preeclampsia.

If you’re worried about a heart attack and need to get to an ER, take an aspirin right away, it thins the blood.

If someone is passed out and vomiting, turn them on their side, don’t leave them lying on their back, they can aspirate on their own vomit.

Lastly, in an emergency, if an ambulance is on the way, don’t try to drive to the hospital instead. They have lifesaving equipment in their vehicles and you don’t. Wait for them and stay on the line with the 911 dispatcher.

Stay safe out there kids.

bodielisi Report

Final score:

159points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

lol at the ambulances. Ours take like a few hours to arrive. Uber is much more reliable.

32points

#15

Avoid wearing headphones, earphones, or air pods if you're walking alone on a street especially when it's dark. This attracts kidnappers since they think you are off-guard and would not hear them approaching. Avoid being on your phone too cause it makes you appear distracted. Just walk and be alert. If you feel like somebody is coming or following you, try to fake a phone call as if someone is waiting for you not too far from your current location. Say things like "I'm almost there guys" or "I'm already here at (current location)."

This stuff came from a caught kidnapper. He describes what type of people they go for in the street. They also avoid approaching people with both hands stuck in their pockets since they are unsure if they're holding a knife or other self-defense weapon. Hope this helps.

vintageordainty Report

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156points

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Amy E 1 year ago

My guy friends don't take (or have to take) the same precautions as my lady friends.

74points

#16

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Don’t leave a suicidal person alone, no matter how jolly he looks that moment.

Kind_human77 , Nik Shuliahin Report

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155points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago (edited)

Welp. I live alone. Too bad for me!! Edit: Oh my god. I really wasn't expecting all the support. Thank you all so so much. You guys are the best, you all made my day :)

84points

karma_dumpster , Crystal de Passillé-Chabot Report

#17

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Don't mix window cleaner and bathroom cleaner

Final score:

148points

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Lakota Wolf 1 year ago

Windex has ammonia. Many bathroom cleaners have bleach. The combination of ammonia and bleach's main ingredient, sodium hypochlorite, produces chloramine vapor. VERY toxic.

103points

#18

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you are in a big crowd with a group and you lose track of them, call out your own name to find them, not theirs. I don’t know why it works, but people are more attuned to hearing their friend’s name yelled in distress than their own. I’ve had several opportunities to test it out, and I swear it works every time.

cawatxcamt , Owen Cannon Report

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147points

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Ranger Kanootsen 1 year ago

RANGER KANOOTSEN!!!

76points

#19

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones We all know the symptoms of a heart attack as pain in the chest and/or the arm closest to the heart (usually left, sometimes right). But women tend to have pain in their stomach instead. There are also cases of people thinking they have pain in their back which turned out to be their heart.

Lvcivs2311 , Klara Kulikova Report

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144points

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Natalie Bohrteller 1 year ago

Even if I might be downvoted: transmen should absolutely be aware of this, it can save your life! Stay healthy everyone :)

182points

#20

Having a partner choke you amidst a bout of domestic violence indicates that you are more likely to die the next time it happens.

puzzlepolitik Report

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140points

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Lakota Wolf 1 year ago

Having a bout of domestic violence in a relationship is a red flag anyway, regardless of whether or not they choke you. GTFO out of that relationship as soon as you safely can.

120points

#21

Heart problems present differently in women than they do in men. My mom was very exhausted and had excruciating jaw pain. Her boss’ mother was a nurse for many years and told my mom to get to an ER stat. One quadruple bypass and almost 6 years later and my mom is thankfully still here, currently en route to see her friend.

rkcraig88 Report

Final score:

139points

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Caroline Sinclair 1 year ago

I have had four heart attacks. The 4th, AFTER a triple bypass, presented with excruciating jaw and left arm pain but minimal chest pain (I am female, and was a slim, fit, healthy 47 year old with no risk factors when this started).

68points

#22

Humans are dangerous animals who will panic at a moment's notice. So, in an unfamiliar place always find out where the exit is. People have died being trapped by stampedes. Someone taught me this years ago and I do it without thinking now.

zerbey Report

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131points

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Marie Dahme 1 year ago

Situational awareness.

53points

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

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#23

Never ever pull out a deadly weapon (as in knife) in a fight if you do not intend to use it right away. If the other guy gets their hands on it, there is a strong possibility that they will use it on you instead.

-Fluffe- Report

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131points

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Jon Steensen 1 year ago

yep and a lot of people get shot by their own guns that was laying around. Having a gun in your home might make you feel secure, but it can be a false security as it is just as good weapon when pointing at you as it is when it points away from you. Drawing a weapon escalates a conflict and elevates it into another and more dangerous level, so think twice before doing so.

68points

2_Robots_In_A_Coat , Angela Mulligan Report

#24

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you or your kid is eating fruit and they complain about it tasting 'fuzzy,' 'hairy,' or something along those lines, it means that they are allergic to it. You'll want to schedule an appointment with their pediatrician to schedule an allergy test.

Final score:

121points

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waddles 1 year ago

wait are you telling me that avocado isn’t supposed to taste like it sparkles

93points

Stuckatwork271 , Emmanuel Ikwuegbu Report

#25

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If anyone is ever getting electrocuted around you do NOT touch them directly.

Instead use some sort of object to get them away from the object they are holding or touching. You can use a belt wrapped around a waist (again be careful not to touch them), a broom, mop, fast moving office chair, hell if its that serious you can drop kick them out of contact.

Can't tell you how many people have gotten themselves electrocuted grabbing someone stuck to something.

Final score:

116points

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Monday 1 year ago (edited)

If you have nothing to use and this is your child who you are in no way just going to leave to be electrocuted, tackle them. Take a running start and leap at them making sure your feet are not touching the ground when you connect with them. This is terribly dangerous advice and should be your literal last resort in the situation where you cannot live without trying to save said person and are okay with risking your life to do so.

98points

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

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#26

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you are ever being chased by a polar bear get completely naked and drop your clothes on the ground as you run away. Polar bears have really bad ADD and will firmly inspect your clothes before chasing you again

Navaro27 , Hans-Jurgen Mager Report

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111points

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Whatshername 1 year ago

And then you'll turn into a popsicle for said polar bear.

150points

#27

If you’re ever involved in an active shooter incident outdoors, take cover behind the engine block of a car. Rifle rounds will go straight through most vehicles, but the engine can stop them. If you’re indoors don’t hug the walls (stay about a foot off) and get through doorways as quickly as possible.
Kind of sad that my MOUT training is also applicable in day to day life in America.

Kissmytitaniumass Report

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110points

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Siya Patel 1 year ago

I’ve been in an incident like this last year in 6th grade . I suggest staying away from windows and hiding yourself as best as possible .I don’t give a damn if its uncomfortable or it hurts. Don’t hide in areas with sharp objects . Keep a self defense weapon with you at all time so if said shooter runs out of ammo and tries to hit you , you can fight back. I find pens with fine fine tips useful. Don’t try to fight the shooter. You will die . Call 911 immediately where your school goes into lockdown

9points

#28

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Don’t remember where I learned it, but the air begins to smell like ozone before lightning strikes, so if the air starts smelling kind of like chlorine during a storm, it means lightning might be about to hit the area you are standing in

MyNamesKilroy , Mélody P Report

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101points

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Elita One 1 year ago

If your hair stands up it means your going to be hit by lightning, run as fast you can away from the area.

49points

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#29

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you're choking and alone, you can throw yourself onto the edge of furniture, like a chair or couch or table. A blow like that onto your midriff is similar to a heimlich manoever and can dislodge whatever is stuck in your trachea.

CantMakeAppleCake , Kelly Miller Report

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100points

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Shay Tracy 1 year ago

I've done this too! I was lucky enough to be around a chair that was the right height. Worth the bruised chest for sure

2points

#30

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Kangaroos can't hop backwards

I don't care how drunk you get, you and a friend will be on vacation in Australia 5 years from now, he'll get attacked and you'll instinctively yell "get behind him!"

ikindalold , Suzuha Kozuki Report

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99points

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waddles 1 year ago

well gosh even the kangaroos

38points

#31

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you can't talk, but have access to your phone, you can text message 911

The "ordering a pizza" trick isn't (or wasn't at least) an official thing. You might get a call-taker who remembers that story, and figures out what you mean, or they might just assume you're stoned and hungry.

Is your emergency really f'ing bad, and you need help fifteen f*****g minutes ago? Then answer all the f*****g questions that you (safely) can. Yes, the dispatcher thinks they're stupid too, but you're going to get better help sooner.

Arendious , NordWood Themes Report

Final score:

92points

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censorshipsucks 1 year ago

would be nice if we (south africa) had an actual emergency line. the people at 112 sound like they are really bored with having to talk to you and always try palm you off onto someone else. They should all be fired. Source: experience.

46points

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

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Mom Leaves $250k Inheritance To Son, Throws A Fit When Daughter Stops Looking After Her

#32

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones When doing CPR chest compressions pace them to Stayin Alive by the BeeGees

Suspicious-Jicama-68 , Martin Splitt Report

Final score:

91points

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Scribbles & Scares 1 year ago

I was taught to go by the bass in "Another One Bites the Dust". Best not to sing it out loud, gives off the wrong impression

118points

#33

Swim parallel to shore if you get caught in an undertow while swimming at the beach.

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Final score:

90points

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PattonPawter 1 year ago

is an undertow the same thing as a rip current? I’ve seen the same advice if you’re caught in a rip current.

33points

#34

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If something is squirting blood, that’s an arterial bleed. You need a tourniquet.
When applying a tourniquet, go high and tight.
How tight? It’s gonna hurt.
You’ll know the TQ is working when you can no longer feel a pulse on that arm/leg.

Tourniquets CAN be improvised, but it is highly recommended to use a proper CAT tourniquet if available.
Make sure to record the time (preferably in 24 time such as 0930) that the tourniquet was applied.

RightCoyote , Scoro Report

Final score:

89points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

I left my spare CAT tourniquet in my other handbag, anyone got a belt?

42points

#35

Don’t try to put out a grease or oil fire with water. Boom

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Final score:

87points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

Don't throw random stuff on the fire. Baking soda may put it out but flour will explode. Smother it if you can with a lid or towel.

66points

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

#36

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones If you smell Natural Gas in your house, don’t turn on lights, appliances or use the phone inside.
A spark could cause an explosion.

Ballinagh , ROBIN WORRALL Report

Final score:

83points

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AJay 1 year ago

Also don't turn off anything that might be on. This can also cause a spark

7points

#37

If you are in a jungle or something and have doubt on what fruit is edible and what isn't, look at the monkeys and what they eat.

Also fishes tend to be the safest bet on what to eat, followed by common insects (but you have to see another animal eat them first), ironically plants are the most dangerous SPECIALLY if you don't know what species can be venomous

Blubari Report

Final score:

83points

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NetworkMan 1 year ago

Remember, if you bite it and you die, it's poisonous. If it bite's you and you die, its venomous. Plants can't be venomous. And obsiouvly if you bite each other, and neither of you die, it's just kinky.

136points

#38

Internet Users Are Sharing 'Unknown' Facts That Could Save Your Life, And Here Are 40 Of The Most Useful Ones Fire spreads fast. **Really** fast.

As in: It can go from a wastebasket to an entire room in three minutes flat.

If you find something in your house is on fire and you don't have something immediately to hand (such as a fire blanket or extinguisher), get everyone out immediately. Don't even stop to find your phone.

jimicus , Christopher Burns Report

Final score:

81points

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Jon Steensen 1 year ago

Also not that there is this nasty phenomenom where there is not enough air for things to burn, but there is still enough heat for a material to outgas all the volatile combustable gases. When it happens, it will result in a lot of smoke, that can fill up an entire building. When the conditions change, so the air supply suddently becomes plentyfull, e.g. because the roof collaps or someone opens a door, all the gasses will combust almost at once (think of it as all the smoke burning), resulting in an explotionlike development. It is called a flash over, and can set an entire building on fire almost instantly. You must therefore think twice before opening a door in a burning building, as what could meet you could be an enormous flame shooting straight into your face.

42points

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

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#39

If you're ever trapped in your car, pop the headrest of your seat out. Those metal pieces that lock it in place are also designed to break the cars windows

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Final score:

74points

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Tyke 1 year ago

No they are not

53points

#40

Eating +24h old cooked pasta that has not been refrigerated can be deadly

if you're knifed or shot badly and is about to pass out and wont be able to put pressure on it, make sure the wound is at least pointed upwards when lying down as u will bleed out much slower.

if injected with an unknown venom, don't ice the area, most venoms become less effective if you instead heat the troubled area instead.

If stranded in the desert, don't save ur water, drink it when u are thirsty, a lot of people pass out and die with still water left because they were saving it

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Final score:

72points

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Stephanie Did It 1 year ago

Don't pull the knife out of a stab wound. It's plugging the hole so you don't bleed out as quickly.

53points