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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Random facts about World
- The Kármán line, the invisible boundary that officially separates Earth from outer space, is located 62 miles above sea level. So you’re only about 62 miles from space right now!
- Big Ben's clock stopped at 10:07 p.m. on 27 May 2005, most likely due to an extremely hot temperature of 31.8 degrees Celsius.
- One spacesuit for a NASA astronaut costs $12 million to make.
- Only female mosquitoes bite humans. Male mosquitoes drink flower nectar.
- Ancient Egyptians invented many items we still use today, such as pens, keys, locks, and toothpaste.
- It's illegal to own just one guinea pig in Switzerland. It's considered animal abuse because they're social beings and get lonely.
- 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?!
- Male platypuses have spurs on their back feet that can release venom, making them one of the few poisonous mammals.
- Competetive art used to be an Olympic sport. Between 1912 and 1948, the international sporting events awarded medals for music, painting, sculpture and architecture. Shame it didn't catch on, the famous pottery scene in Ghost could have won an Olympic medal as well as an Academy Award for the best screenplay.
- In 2014, there was a Tinder match in Antarctica. 2 research scientists matched on the global dating app in the most remote part of the world - a man working at the United States Antarctic McMurdo Station and a woman camping a 45-minute helicopter ride away. What are the chances?!