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Knowing These 15 Facts Might One Day Save Your Life

By Editorial Staff in Facts On 16th May 2017

Safety is integral to everything we do. Sometimes we face unexpected situations that make us feel confused. Here are some important facts that will be helpful in dealing with any unexpected situation.

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#1 Recognizing A Venomous Snake

A Snake is venomous if there are non-bifurcate scales on the inside of its tail like given in the picture. Non-dangerous snakes have round pupils.

#2 Using Mobile While Walking

Researchers found that combining walking and using your cell phone can divert your brain and can cause you to lose track of your surroundings.

#3 Readjust Your Car's Side Mirrors

Adjust car side mirrors in such a way to eliminate blind spots in the side zones. Always adjust side mirrors directly from the driver’s seat.

#4 Right Clothes

Always wear clothes according to weather and remember it’s important to keep your skin dry for as long as possible. Use cotton clothes in summer and use woolen clothes in winter.

#5 Life Jacket

In a case of emergency do not inflate your life jacket before exiting the aircraft. Inflate your life jacket only when you’re safely out of the plane.

#6 Danger Of Choking

In a case of emergency of choking, place your thumb as shown in the picture. Then seize the fist tightly with your other hand and move it upwards with pressure

#7 Anti Allergy Pills

Always keep anti-allergy pills with you because you never know when an allergic reaction might strike.

#8 The Rule of Three

The researchers found that on average people can live three minutes without air, three hours without shelter in extreme weather conditions, three days without water, and three weeks without food. So remember this rule of three in your life.

#9 Vegetable Oil Catching Fire

In a case of vegetable oil catching fire on a gas stove, the correct action is to quickly turn off the gas and put something over the pan as this will cut off the fire’s supply of heat oxygen and heat.

#10 Do Not Remove A Knife From A Wound

Experts say that do not remove a knife or other sharp object from a wound because as long as the sharp object stays in the wound, it prevents bleeding.

#11 Be Care Full

Researchers found that 80% of plane crashes occur during the first three minutes after takeoff and last 8 minutes before landing.

#12 In A Fire, Try To Stay As Close To The Ground As Possible

Researchers found that the greatest threat during a fire comes from dangerous carbon monoxide. Always stay close to the ground to avoid inhaling smoke.

#13 A Powerful Flashlight

Always carry a flashlight with you to avoid stalking or a sudden ambush.

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