In today’s unpredictable world, it’s not uncommon for people to find themselves in unexpected and dangerous situations. From natural disasters to accidents and medical emergencies, having the right tools and knowledge at hand can make all the difference in a life-or-death scenario. With this in mind, we have compiled a comprehensive list of over 50 essential items that could save a person’s life someday.
1. Float if you fall into cold water
Hopefully you never have to experience a situation like this, but if you do find yourself struggling in cold water, resist the urge to swim and just float. Many strong swimmers drown, not because they can’t swim, but due to the shock of the cold water. To survive, you need to just float until that shock goes and you can safely get yourself back on dry land. Remember – float to survive!
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- Human teeth are the only part of the body that cannot heal themselves. Teeth are coated in enamel which is not a living tissue.
- Male platypuses have spurs on their back feet that can release venom, making them one of the few poisonous mammals.
- The bite of a grizzly bear is strong enough to crush a bowling ball.
- Saudi Arabia is the largest country in the world without a single permanent river.
- Lined up, all of the planets in the solar system could fit between the Earth and the moon.
- Queen Elizabeth II is a trained mechanic.When she was 16, the Queen joined the British employment agency at the Labour Exchange and learned the basics of truck repair. Apparently, she can repair tires and repair engines. Is there anything the Queen can't do?!
- During the holiday season, some people in Wales celebrate Mari Lwyd. This tradition involves a group of people caroling with a real horse skull, and it’s thought to come from ancient Celtic celebrations.
- Google images was literally created after Jennifer Lopez wore that infamous dress at the 2000 Grammys. So many people were searching for her outfit, the search engine added an imagine function.