A couple of days ago, my mom, sister and I were having an interesting discussion pertaining to absolutely random knowledge we have learned that just might come in useful one day. I was explaining to my family how I recently watched a video detailing what to do, and what not to do, should you ever find yourself in the very unfortunate situation in which you’ve fallen through ice; my sister chimed in with some helpful information she recently learned, and eventually, my mom, too.
Our chat prompted me to consider just how valuable some of the random information my family and I shared, so I thought I would dedicate a post to absolutely random, but quite helpful, knowledge. This information comes from businessinsider.com.
“Your brain can’t handle walking and using your phone at the same time — so look up.
“Don’t eat snow for hydration unless you absolutely have to.
“If you’re lost, walking downhill raises your chances of finding help.
“You can perform the Heimlich maneuver on yourself.
“Keep maximum-strength antihistamines in your wallet or bag when you go somewhere new.
“Chewing aspirin during a heart attack can delay blood clots.
“If cooking oil catches fire, turn off the burner and cover the pot.
“If you get stabbed or impaled by a sharp object, leave it be.
“Most airplane crashes happen within three minutes after takeoff or eight minutes before landing.
“Most deaths in house fires are caused by smoke inhalation, not burns.
“If you get hurt in a public place, single out one person for help to avoid the bystander effect.
“A bright flashlight could be a good weapon against an attacker.
“Super glue can temporarily seal a wound during an emergency.
“If you get lost on a hike, try to find a fence or stream.
“You can use condoms as makeshift water storage.
“Gray rings around the iris can signal high levels of cholesterol in the blood,” the website says.
So, did you learn something?
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