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Have you ever woken up with the thought that today you'll face a life threatening situation? Well, me neither. I bet most people don't even think about being in danger. But, you know, you can't predict when or where your life might be at risk and it might happen when no one's around to save the day. In this case, you'll have to become your own hero. So learning some basic safety and survival tricks is absolutely crucial.

#1) Never Use Bleach and Cleaning Products

that contain Ammonia at the same time and in the same room. Their vapors will mix in the air and create a toxic gas called Chloramine. It can seriously harm your health, leading to problems with breathing. Keep in mind that ammonia is a common ingredient in window cleaning products

#2) The Smell of Urine or Fish at Home

For no apparent reason should set off alarm bells in your head. It's not that you have an incontinent fish. It means that the electrical wiring might be melting, which can lead to a fire or even an explosion. Cut off the electricity until you figure out what's happening.

#3) Try Not to Leave a Pan or a Deep Fryer Unsupervised

But if you did and you're cooking oil caught fire, do not attempt to extinguish this fire with water. It'll only make the flames shoot higher. Instead, immediately turn off the heat and cover the pan with a damp cloth or a lid. It'll starve the fire of oxygen, putting it out. Alternatively, if a fire is still small and therefore manageable, dump a handful of baking soda or salt on it. It'll smother the flames. A kitchen fire extinguisher can also be handy here.

#4) If Your Car Conks

Out in the middle of a railroad track and a train is approaching, abandon the vehicle as fast as you can. After that, run away from the track, but towards the upcoming train. If you choose the same direction as the train is moving, you'll find yourself in the path of your late cars debris, and you'll have to duck under the flying big pieces.

#5) The Most Common Heat Stroke Symptoms are Nausea and Dizziness

But how can you be sure if it's heat stroke, if these symptoms are common for so many other issues? Well, eat something sweet, like a lump of sugar or candy. If the treat taste disgusting immediately seek medical help. You're having a heat stroke.

#6) Imagine Your Car Got Stuck

Far away from civilization and you don't have a phone or radio to call for help. In this case, a simple spare tire can save your life while burning. It will produce thick black smoke visible from miles away. And chances are somebody will notice your S.O.S. signal. But remember this never, ever wander far away from your car. All too often, rescuers find undamaged, deserted vehicles, while the drivers who've left them in search of help don't survive.

#7) Lightning Doesn't Hit in the Same Place Twice

Well, guess what? It's just a misconception. The probability of a second strike is pretty high. That's why you should stay away from a spot hit by lightning. The safest option is to lie down in some hollow in the ground since lightning tends to hit higher grounds, get rid of all metal objects and your mobile phone. Three to four seconds before lightning strikes, you'll feel a metallic taste in your mouth and your hair will stand on and immediately sit down, bring your heels together and place your hands on your knees.

#8) If You Suspect That Some Object Might Be Electrified, but you have to check it, Touch It With The Back of Your Hand

This way, if your suspicions are correct, you'll get a charge out of it and you'll be able to snatch your hand back. But if you touch this object with your palm, the electric charge will make your hand form a tight fist and you won't be able to draw it back.

#9) Sucking the Venom Out of a Snake Bite

The same goes for applying bandages and something cold on the wound or burning it. But you have to do is give the victim an antihistamine, make them drink a lot and take them to a hospital right away. Never touch the area around the wound. Otherwise the venom will spread way faster.

#10) If You're Calling an Emergency Service, Give Them Your Address First

Only after that should you explain the reason for your call in this case, even if something or somebody forces you to end the conversation, the operator will already know where to send help.

#11) If You Get Disoriented After Diving and Can't Figure Out Which Way You Should Swim To Get Back To The Surface

Exhale. The bubbles will start to rise and all you have to do is to follow them.

#12) Bitten By a Wild Animal?

Any scratch or bite received from a wild animal can lead to rabies within 10 to 15 minutes after the accident. You should thoroughly wash the wound and rush to a hospital. Every next hour lowers your chances of survival. Rabies is a fatal viral disease, which is next to impossible to cure if too much time passes after you come into contact with an infected animal.

13. Crossing The Road

If you're crossing the road and see a bright sun reflection on the windshield of an oncoming car. Chances are the driver won't see you let them pass, even if, according to the road rules, you have the right of way

#14) Always Plug Your Nose When You Jump Into a Lake or a Pond From High Up Feet

First, the water could be swarming with dangerous one celled animals. And the most horrifying among them is something known as the brain eating amoeba. If you don't plug your nose, this amoeba can get into your nasal cavity with a powerful stream of water. From there, it can reach your brain. And as you may guess from its name, this won't end well. On the other hand, if you simply swallow this one celled organism, it won't harm you whatsoever.

#15) If You Find Yourself in a Situation Where

You can only get out of your car through the window, grab the heaviest thing you can and aim for the edges of the glass, not the center, the windows are most vulnerable in the corners.

#16) A Bottle of Water can Actually Start a Fire

If it stays under direct sunlight long enough, in this case, the bottle will act as a lens, gathering all the heat in one spot. Never leave bottles lying around in a car on a sunny day and keep them away from windows at home.

#17) Face to Face With a Tornado?

And it seems to be hovering over the same area, it's most likely moving toward you. Choose an upright standing object and focus on it. If the tornado isn't moving to the left or to the right of the object you've picked, it means it's moving either toward you or away. Don't take any chances. Run to the side of the monstrosities path.

#18) A Metallic Taste In Your Mouth

While you're in a large body of water or in the swimming pool screams danger. It means that somewhere around there's an electrical short circuit. Immediately get out of the water if you touch the source of this short circuit. Well, let's just say they don't call it Friday for nothing.

#19) If Your Car Skids...

You can regain control of it by steering in the direction of the skid rather than against it. On top of that, the risk of flipping a car will be lower in this case. But the main thing never slam on the brakes

#20) Sinking In Quicksand?

But if it ever happens, first of all, throw away all your belongings to make yourself lighter, all while taking tiny steps back toward solid ground. However, if you've already sunk waist deep, carefully lie down, face up as if you were floating on water, it will disperse your weight and help you to stay afloat. After that, begin moving towards the shore very slowly and with the help of only your legs, don't hurry. This process often takes hours.

Have you ever used any survival tricks to get out of a dangerous situation? Let me know down in the comments. If you learn something new today, like and share this article with a friend. Join the family by clicking on the 'Follow' button. Remember, Stay on the Bright Side of Life!

It's amazing to know how water as a friendly Can be abused.

Lots of people abuse water without knowing that they do so. Remember Water constitute the environment where we live and survive.

Abuse of natural resources will equally affect our tendency of having in a good and clean environment. It is therefore very important to have a formal education on how to use water and its relative abuse as the case may be.

Tell somebody that water is a substance and it can be equally abused just like drugs and other substances are being abused.

Remember, the environment is all that we have and need to protect! 

#let's protect our environment together#