If you were to ask someone about “life saving” skills, first aid would probably be the number one answer, and for good reason. However, there are a lot of other things that could potentially save a life that are probably good to know.
Instagram content creator Classnomeleve went viral for sharing some tips and facts that could be possibly life saving. So get comfortable as you scroll through, perhaps take some notes, upvote your favorites and be sure to add your own thoughts and examples in the comments below.
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#1
Most people who drown are actually close to safety. Many people don’t know this, but the actual vast majority of drownings don’t happen in the middle of the ocean. Instead, they happen within close reach, or arms reach within safe exit. The problem lies with panicking. People panic, which wastes energy instead of conserving it. This is why it is absolutely necessary that if you’re ever struggling in water, do not flail. Float immediately. What you must do is extend your limbs, tilt your head back, and take slow, deep breaths. This will buy you the essential seconds needed to regain control and to strategize.
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#2
You actually lose heat 20 times faster when you’re wet versus when you’re dry. That is why it’s absolutely necessary that if you can shed the wet clothes, dry them before wearing them. It’s also worth noting as well that wool is actually warmer than anything that feels warm even when it’s wet. It’s highly advisable that if you ever go out to anywhere that’s cold, bring with you something that’s made of wool.
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#3
If you are ever in a public parking lot and someone points out a damage in your car, do not go to investigate it immediately. Criminals may use this moment to ambush or kidnap you.
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#4
Baking soda is widely known to actually extinguish fires, even grease and electrical fires. In the case of a house fire, do not pour water on a grease fire. That is why it’s absolutely necessary that you put baking soda instead. You should always try to keep a box of it nearby you, especially when you’re cooking and grilling.
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#5
If you’re ever stuck in an elevator, especially in a very tall building, and it starts falling, never jump. Instead, what you should do is that you should lay flat on the floor with your hand behind your head and one in front. This will distribute the fall evenly and avoid injury as much as possible, while also protecting your head.
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#6
Do not, and I repeat, do not lay in the snow or walk alone in the cold when you’re way too drunk. There should be no need for explanation of this. This should be common sense.
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#7
If you ever hear laughter in the woods – run. This is not just some urban legend. Criminals such as kidnappers, human traffickers and predators often use laughter to disorient people and lure them into getting closer. Never, ever investigate strange noises in remote areas, especially on your own.
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#8
Losing weight without trying could very well be one of the two cancer or diabetes, get checked immediately.
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#9
If you ever hear faint, irregular breathing in your bedroom, but don’t see anyone – leave without a sound. Intruders hiding under beds in closets or even pressing themselves into corners try their absolute best to keep silent, but not everyone can suppress the sound of their own breathing.
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#10
People have disappeared after responding to Job Interview ads, some criminals, including human traffickers, place fake job ads to lure desperate job seekers into secluded areas where they’re abducted or worse. If you ever see a job ad, you always must research the company, the background everything before attending the interview, bring people with you or share your location in real time,
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#11
There are places where screaming is practically useless, or you shouldn’t even scream at all, deeply remote areas like the ocean, the mountains, rainforests, caves are known as dead zones, because nobody can hear you scream. Countless missing people vanish in these areas. Specifically, every single year. Always carry GPS trackers or emergency beacons in isolated areas, and never go alone in these areas without telling someone you trust
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#12
Dead bodies always float face down in the water. If you’re ever in a secluded area and you find a so called dead body in the water, always know this rule of nature. If someone claims that they found a drowning victim, but the body floating is faced up, they might be lying. Always be cautious of those around you in such scenarios, they might be hiding something. A dead body always floats naturally, face down due to buoyancy.
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#13
If you ever feel light headed after standing up, you might be at risk of sudden death. People who frequently experience orthostatic hypotension, which is dizziness when they’re standing up, have a significantly higher risk of strokes and heart attacks, even if they’re seemingly young and healthy. This is because their body struggles to regulate blood pressure properly, which can be extremely dangerous.
Do not ignore sudden dizziness. Take it seriously if this happens to you. Often seek immediate medical help and see a doctor immediately. This can be an early warning sign of a circulatory failure or an undiagnosed neurological condition
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#14
A loud knock, especially in odd hours, like in the middle of the night, can be a distraction. In some coordinated home invasions involving at least two people, one person will create a distraction by knocking on the door, and the others will sneak by to the side or the back of the house. Always know that in this scenario, the second they get into your house, your chances of survival drop significantly. Do not open any door, especially the front door. Check all entry points and make sure you’re all secure. Stay quiet and do not turn on any lights. Turn off every single light before they break in, if you want to protect your home and yourself to the best of your ability, consider keeping a secondary lock on all doors.
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#15
If you’re ever in a body of water and suddenly you feel unreasonably tired, get out of the water, leave immediately. This could very well be a cold shock response or water toxicity. Basically, your body, quite literally, is shutting down from absorbing too much cold or absorbing too much water your skin or lungs, way too many people often ignore this morning and suddenly drown.
This is how you can save your own life and prevent this from happening. Immediately leave the water the moment you feel sudden fatigue, dizziness or confusion. Do not keep swimming. Do not ignore this morning sign. Do not panic, as this can and will make the situation worse. If you’re swimming in a large body of water, such as the ocean, you want to make sure that you float on your back and wave one arm.
This should become a knowledge as it is a universal distress signal avoid hyperventilating before diving. This can and will trick your brain into thinking that you have more oxygen than you actually do, ultimately closing blackouts underwater at all costs, you must do whatever it takes to be saved or at least leave the body of water.
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#16
Your organs are worth a fortune. This is not an urban legend. The black market organ trait is very real, and many victims of kidnappings who have survived have often been found with their organs surgically removed. You are worth more dead than alive to the right people.
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