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usually no one expects to wake up and face a life-threatening situation it just happens knowing how to handle those dangerous situations could mean the difference between life and death with that in mind it makes sense to brush up on some safety and survival tips in whatever situation whether it's hiking camping or merely leaving your house sometimes the smallest tips can help you overcome the greatest challenges ready to become a little safer today well I'm Mike with lists 25 and here are 25 fast facts that could save your life [Music] 25 if you're in a crowded space take note of the exits in the case of an emergency people tend to instinctively head for the exit they entered from which can lead to bottlenecks they can also run to the most convenient exit if you know about other exits in a space or building then you're more likely to get out faster 24 if someone points a gun at you hold high contact with the person having a gun pointed at you would be a horrible and stressful situation trust me it is however if you stay calm and keep eye contact with the person holding the gun you might make it out alive keeping eye contact with them will make them uncomfortable with pulling the trigger and at least hesitate 23 always have a signaling mirror and whistle when hiking one of the best ways to get someone's attention when they're far away is light and sound with a mirror and whistle you can reflect the sun's light and make a high-pitched sound which will more than likely help rescuers find you 22 keep on harmonica handy when camping a harmonica might be the last thing anyone thinks of when trying to survive but making come in handy first if you're stranded and alone it can keep you company and lift your spirits it can also act as a bottle opener finger splint fishing lure and plenty of other things if you're in a pinch 21 keep a pack of gum around gum can provide a whole host of survival benefits including higher morale lower stress and the ability to curb your appetite it might also make for a good adhesive if you need it 20 remember the rule of threes this one is a common rule but many might not know about it so it bears repeating the survival rule of threes is this you can survive roughly three minutes without air three hours without shelter three days without water and three weeks without food of course many of this depends on the harsh environment you're in at the time but it helps prioritize your needs 19 use charcoal and a plastic jug for water purification if you need to find a way to purify your dirty water using charcoal and a plastic jug will help act as a filter once you've purified the water a few times you'll then want to bring it to a boil I'd recommend doing a lot more research on the step by step process 18 when walking down stairs don't put your hands in your pockets it doesn't take much to slip and fall on stairs if you're going down and don't have your hands to grab a railing or break your fall you're gonna injure your head or other vital body parts 17 super glue can help close up small cuts if you have other alternatives like band-aids then obviously use those first if for some reason you have nothing else but super glue and need to address small cuts then super glue has been known to help however don't use it on large wounds whenever you can see a healthcare professional 16 do everything you can to stay warm and dry hypothermia is a sneaky killer many don't realize they have hypothermia before it's too late ways to prevent it include preparing before you go out camping or for a hike and wearing proper clothes and water-resistant boots however if you didn't prepare for it do everything you can to stay warm and dry 15 apple cider vinegar can be used to treat wounds vinegar has been used to treat wounds all the way back to 400 BC there have been studies to show apple cider vinegar specifically keeps bacteria at bay however it shouldn't be used as a substitute for antibiotics or professional medical care I've actually been using it myself for a pretty bad sunburn I just got recently 14 sit at the back of the plane flying is very safe but if you're concerned the plane will crash buy a ticket for a middle seat in the back of the plane statistics have shown the fatality rate in these seats is only 28% compare that with the 44% fatality in the middle third of the cabin and your chances of survival are much greater in the unlikely event that your plane goes down 13 if you're going on a trip tell people where you're going one of the worst things you can do before going hiking or camping is not telling anyone where you're going if you end up lost or stuck in the middle of the wilderness it's unlikely anyone will find you telling family where you will be can help search and rescue teams locate you quickly and could save your life 12 keep your keys by your bedside table before you go to bed keep your keys by your bedside table if a burglar comes in the house you can press the panic button to scare the intruder away however keep in mind this isn't foolproof nor an alternative to locking your doors at night and having a home security system 11 potatoes are a good survival food while eating a potato only diet isn't recommended for long periods of time if you're trying to survive and need a basic source of food to get you buy potatoes are packed with nutrients and are easy to grow isn't that right Matt Damon on Mars 10 use sanitary napkins to dress large wounds in World War 1 kimberly-clark developed Selya cotton material that absorbed blood and made bandages out of it however after the war they repurposed the product for women's sanitary napkins so if you've got a large wound and sanitary napkins around wrap it up and tape it down 9 if you're walking to your car in a dark place have your keys out in your hand if you have a long way to get to your car in a dark parking lot it makes sense to keep your keys in your hand well before you get to your car it'll be easier for you to get inside the car quickly and if you're attacked you can use the keys as a self-defense weapon 8 swim parallel to the shore if you get caught in a Riptide the narrow channel of water going from the beach to the sea don't try to fight against it to get to shore you'll only wear yourself out instead swim parallel to the shore to get out of the Riptide 7 baking soda can help put out fires in a pinch if a fire is getting out of control and you don't have an extinguisher you can use baking soda to put the fire out quickly as a side note it's also a great cleaning solution for tough stains and could also help hide your scent from predators 6 check the locks of your house if strangers have been in your home whether you just had a big party or you have a plumber in your house no matter who it is if you don't know them then you're leaving yourself open to the possibility of an intrusion later it might seem paranoid but strangers could potentially unlock back doors or windows to come in to steal things so once the person leaves your home check your windows and door locks 5 use a condom to hold up to 2 liters of water yeah I know it sounds crazy but a condom is very elastic and is made to hold water if you can keep it wrapped up in a sock or other material and pour water into it it can act as a way to hold water of course you'll want to purify the water afterward 4 do not eat snow if you're in a cold climate if you're in a snowy climate and need water don't eat the snow because it actually makes your body colder and puts you at risk of hypothermia instead you would need to find a way to melt the snow over a fire three point out an individual during an emergency if you're in an emergency situation surrounded by people something strange happens called the bystander effect where no one runs to help you especially if you call out call 9-1-1 to try to break this point to someone specifically and tell them to call 9-1-1 they'll feel more accountable and will be more likely to help too if you're lost on a hike look for fences or streams if you're truly lost on a hike and don't have materials to get you back on track then you'll need to try to find a fence or a stream a stream is a better option overall because it provides the source of water and if it's a big enough river it could lead you to a town or other people who can help a fence on the other hand is a sign of civilization and could lead you to someone faster one a flashlight can be used as a self-defense weapon of course if you're lost in the dark a flashlight is incredibly helpful to find a solid path however having a powerful flashlight and shining it in an attackers face can disorient them and buy you enough time to escape enjoying our lists be sure to click that subscribe button in the bottom right so you don't miss out on new ones every Monday to Friday share them with your friends and help us consistently conciliate curiosity and if you want even more lists check out these three videos here or 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