Top 100 Facts That Might Save Your Life One Day

Here are 100 practical facts, tips, and hacks that might help you out in emergency situations and could even save your life one day:

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### 1. **Follow the Rule of Threes in Survival**
In extreme conditions, you can survive: 3 minutes without air, 3 hours without shelter (in harsh environments), 3 days without water, and 3 weeks without food.

### 2. **Stay Put if You're Lost**
If you're lost in the wilderness, it’s often safer to stay where you are, as moving around increases the chance of injury and makes it harder for rescuers to find you.

### 3. **Signal SOS with Light or Sound**
SOS in Morse code is "••• --- •••." Three short signals, three long signals, and three short again.

### 4. **Carry a Whistle**
A whistle can be heard much farther than a human voice, making it an essential survival tool if you’re lost or trapped.

### 5. **Know the Heimlich Maneuver**
Knowing how to perform abdominal thrusts could help save someone who’s choking.

### 6. **If You Smell Fish with No Explanation, Get Out**
An unexplained fishy smell could indicate an electrical fire.

### 7. **If Stuck in a Rip Current, Swim Parallel to Shore**
Swimming sideways out of the current before trying to return to shore can prevent exhaustion.

### 8. **Stay Calm When Interacting with a Wild Animal**
Avoid making direct eye contact, back away slowly, and avoid turning your back.

### 9. **Learn How to Make a Fire**
Practicing fire-starting techniques can be lifesaving in cold weather or for signaling.

### 10. **Turn Your Bright Phone Screen into an Emergency Signal**
In dark areas, your phone screen can be a light source or an attention-grabbing signal.

### 11. **Never Apply Ice to Hypothermia Victims**
Instead, slowly warm them by wrapping them in blankets or using body heat.

### 12. **Avoid Antihistamines with Dehydration**
They can cause severe dehydration and shouldn’t be used without water access.

### 13. **Put Your Wallet in Your Front Pocket**
It’s harder to pickpocket and more secure during emergencies.

### 14. **Run in Zigzags to Escape a Crocodile**
Crocodiles are fast in a straight line but struggle to turn sharply.

### 15. **Keep a First Aid Kit in Your Car**
A well-stocked first aid kit can be invaluable in accidents or breakdowns.

### 16. **If Your Car Goes Underwater, Roll Down Windows Quickly**
Water pressure builds up quickly, so open or break a window as soon as possible.

### 17. **Know the Location of Emergency Exits**
Always check for the nearest exits when you enter new spaces, like hotels or theaters.

### 18. **Car Headrests Can Be Used to Break Windows**
Pull the headrest out and use its metal prongs to smash a window if trapped.

### 19. **Use Duct Tape for Emergency First Aid**
Duct tape can serve as an improvised bandage, splint, or even wound closure.

### 20. **Learn Basic Self-Defense Techniques**
Knowing how to fend off an attacker can make a significant difference.

### 21. **Look for the Nearest Source of Freshwater**
In survival situations, finding a water source is a priority.

### 22. **If You Smell Gas, Don’t Use Electrical Devices**
Turning on a light switch or phone can ignite gas fumes.

### 23. **Identify North Using an Analog Watch**
Point the hour hand at the sun; halfway between it and 12 o’clock points south (in the Northern Hemisphere).

### 24. **Don’t Enter an Elevator if You Suspect a Fire**
Elevators can trap you in a fire. Use stairs instead.

### 25. **If Caught in a Building Collapse, Tap on Pipes for Rescuers**
Tapping on pipes can help rescuers locate you.

### 26. **Learn to Identify Poison Ivy, Oak, and Sumac**
Knowing what these plants look like can help you avoid painful rashes.

### 27. **Boil Water Before Drinking in the Wild**
Boiling is a reliable way to purify water and remove harmful pathogens.

### 28. **Follow "Left-Right-Left" When Crossing Streets**
Always double-check traffic directions to avoid accidents.

### 29. **Eat Snow as a Last Resort**
Eating snow directly lowers your body temperature, which can worsen hypothermia.

### 30. **Don’t Approach Wild Animals**
They can be unpredictable and dangerous, especially if they feel threatened.

### 31. **Use a Credit Card to Remove a Tick**
Slide a card under the tick to remove it without squeezing and injecting its contents.

### 32. **Learn to Tie Basic Knots**
Knots can be used in first aid, shelters, and securing gear in survival situations.

### 33. **If Trapped in a Sinking Car, Remove Seatbelt and Break Windows**
Don’t wait until the car is fully submerged; act quickly.

### 34. **Walk in the Opposite Direction of a Tornado**
Moving perpendicularly to its path can help you avoid being caught in the storm.

### 35. **Lay Flat if You Can't Escape a Wildfire**
Cover yourself with soil or a wet cloth if caught in a fire’s path.

### 36. **Signal with a Flashlight During Nighttime Emergencies**
Three flashes can signify an emergency.

### 37. **Find a Sturdy Doorframe or Table During an Earthquake**
Doorframes, tables, and desks provide safer spaces to shield yourself from falling debris.

### 38. **Wear Bright Colors in Remote Areas**
Bright colors increase your visibility to rescuers.

### 39. **Maintain a List of Emergency Contacts on Your Phone**
Including ICE (In Case of Emergency) contacts can help first responders.

### 40. **Learn How to Swim if You Don’t Know Already**
Basic swimming skills are essential in emergencies near water.

### 41. **Put Salt on a Burn, Not Butter**
Butter traps heat, while salt helps cool it down.

### 42. **If Bitten by a Snake, Remain Calm**
Keep the affected area immobilized and lower than the heart. Seek medical help.

### 43. **Stay Low in a Smoke-Filled Room**
Smoke rises, so crawl low to avoid inhaling toxic fumes.

### 44. **Pack a Mirror in Your Survival Kit**
A mirror can help you signal for help over long distances.

### 45. **Observe Animal Behavior in Nature**
If animals start fleeing or acting agitated, a natural disaster may be imminent.

### 46. **Learn How to Read Weather Patterns**
Recognizing incoming storms, wind shifts, and temperature changes can help you prepare.

### 47. **Learn CPR and AED Basics**
These skills are life-saving in cardiac arrest emergencies.

### 48. **Seek Higher Ground During Flash Floods**
Flash floods can happen quickly, so moving to higher ground is essential.

### 49. **If a Tornado is Approaching, Get to a Basement or Interior Room**
Avoid windows and stay as low as possible.

### 50. **If You Smell Almonds, Look for Cyanide**
A faint almond smell in the air can sometimes indicate the presence of cyanide gas.