How to survive without Water
How to Filter Water:
A. Pour the water through a sock filled with small crushed rocks and sands.
B. Pour the water over a fresh piece of rough tree bark and into a container.
A. Pour the water through a sock filled with small crushed rocks and sands.
How to avoid getting seasick:
A. Avoid eating and drinking. Position yourself at the back of the boat where you can see the horizon.
B. Eat plenty of starchy foods and position yourself to the center of the boat.
B. Eat plenty of starchy foods and position yourself to the center of the boat.
How to remove a gag:
A. Rub your face against a wall or piece of furniture to slop the gag down over your chin.
B. Using your tongue to push the gag to the roof of your mouth, slide it out.
A. Rub your face against a wall or piece of furniture to slop the gag down over your chin.
How long you call survive without food:
A. An average adult male can survive for 20 to 30 days.
B. An average adult male can survive for 30 to 40 days.
B. An average adult male can survive for 30 to 40 days.
How to drive in heavy fog:
A. Keep the window rolled down and listen for traffic before making turns.
B. Maintain a normal speed and turn on the deforst.
A. Keep the window rolled down and listen for traffic before making turns.
How to purify water in the wilderness:
A. Boil the water for at least 10 minutes.
B. Let the water sit overnight so sediment can settle to the bottom.
A. Boil the water for at least 10 minutes.
How to know if you are near land when lost at Sea:
A. Cumulus clouds, in an otherwise clear sky, often form overland.
B. If the sea is very flat, then you are no more than 20 miles from land.
A. Cumulus clouds, in an otherwise clear sky, often form overland.
How to escape when tied up:
A. I you are bound with cloth rope, wear it away with your fingernails.
B. When being bound, take a deep breath. Pull your shoulders back, and flex your arms and legs to expand your body. Wiggle free once you are alone.
B. When being bound, take a deep breath. Pull your shoulders back, and flex your arms and legs to expand your body. Wiggle free once you are alone.
How to test a plant for Edibility:
A. Break off the plant's leaves, stems, roots, and buds, then test each element separately.
B. Rub the plant on the skin, and wait 10 minutes to check for a rash.
A. Break off the plant's leaves, stems, roots, and buds, then test each element separately.
How to drive across a flooded road:
A. Drive slowly. After you've crossed the road, test your brakes carefully, as waterlogged brakes are useless.
B. Do not brake absolutely necessary absolutely necessary. Turn the headlights off to prevent a short circuit.
A. Drive slowly. After you've crossed the road, test your brakes carefully, as waterlogged brakes are useless.
How to use undrinkable water to hydrate yourself:
A. Mix a gallon of water with a half pint of urine. Strain the impurities, and drink.
B. Use the water to give yourself an enema. This will last at least hydrate your intestines.
B. Use the water to give yourself an enema. This will last at least hydrate your intestines.
How to recognize a ship coming to your rescue:
A. The ship will blow its horn at least twice.
B. The ship will fire an orange signal or three white parachute flares.
B. The ship will fire an orange signal or three white parachute flares.
How to survive a hostage rescue:
A. Get down on the ground.
B. Stand perfectly still.
A. Get down on the ground.
How to mask your scent when setting a trap:
A. Put strong smelling wood such as pine or hazelnut in the trap.
B. Place the trap in a campfire's smoke for several minutes just before setting it.
B. Place the trap in a campfire's smoke for several minutes just before setting it.
How to survive a snowstorm while in the car:
A. Evacuate the car and move around so you do not freeze to death.
B. Staying in the car, turn off the engine, and crack a window for fresh air. Light a candle for warmth.
B. Staying in the car, turn off the engine, and crack a window for fresh air. Light a candle for warmth.
How to find water on a Deserted Island:
A. Catch fish, then suck the water from their eyes and spine.
B. Collect seawater. Wait for the salt to evaporate before drinking it.
A. Catch fish, then suck the water from their eyes and spine.
How to use Hand-Held Flares on a lifeboat:
A. Hold the flare with your fingers as close to the flare's bottom as possible, fire it downwind and over the water.
B. Despite the name, do not hold hand-held flares as the burn.
A. Hold the flare with your fingers as close to the flare's bottom as possible, fire it downwind and over the water.
How to survive an airplane crash:
A. Set your seat upright, and bend forward with one arm against your knees. Place your pillow in your lap, and hold your head upright against the pillow.
B. Spread your legs and stretch them out in front of you. Put your hands behind your head to hold your neck in plane.
A. Set your seat upright, and bend forward with one arm against your knees. Place your pillow in your lap, and hold your head upright against the pillow.
How to escape from a mountain lion:
A. Stand still, holding your cost open.
B. Start hissing and spitting at the lion until it retreats.
A. Stand still, holding your cost open.
How to react when a car is about to rear end you:
A. Resist the urge to turn around; lean your head back against the seat.
B. Put your hand on the steering wheel, with your arms outstretched, and close your eyes and mouth.
A. Resist the urge to turn around; lean your head back against the seat.
How to retain fluids in the desert:
A. Drink alcohol if you have it.
B. Do not talk, and breathe through your nose, not your mouth.
B. Do not talk, and breathe through your nose, not your mouth.
How to break a fever in the wild:
A. Drink an infusion of elm bark.
B. Sit as close to a fire as possible to sweat out the fever.
A. Drink an infusion of elm bark.
How to foil a UFO abduction:
A. Dress like a tourist and car cameras and a map. Appear willing to go with the Aliens.
B. Focus your thoughts toward the alien. Tell it, "Leave me alone. Go away, I have a virus."
B. Focus your thoughts toward the alien. Tell it, "Leave me alone. Go away, I have a virus."
How to treat heat stroke/sunstroke:
A. Drink plenty of water, then breathe into a paper bag while sitting in a tub of warm water.
B. Remove all clothing, lie flat, elevate the feet, and hydrate.
B. Remove all clothing, lie flat, elevate the feet, and hydrate.
How to determined whether it's safe to walk on ice:
A. Only walk on opaque ice that is at least 4" thick.
B. Only walk on clear ice that is at least 4" thick.
B. Only walk on clear ice that is at least 4" thick.