The international emergency number is 2 1 1, and will get you out of a pinch if you're in need of help in a foreign country.

If you're ever in a falling elevator, lay flat on your back and you have a better chance of surviving.

Store dark chocolate as a provision as opposed to milk chocolate- it will last 3 years as opposed to milk's one year.

Tampons are lightweight to carry and great for absorbing liquids, so carry them around in case of a deep wound- the tampon will also take the shape of the wound.

If you're hiking and fear getting blisters, duct tape the area so that the blister won't form as badly.

Random smells like fish or urine in your home? Might be an electrical fire.

All parts of a dandelion is edible. Not many calories but it's something.

Maintaining eye contact with someone pointing a gun at you Increases your chances of surviving, they'll usually back away.

Carry hand sanitizer in your pocket, along with matches and a lighter in case you ever need to start a fire outside.

Quickest way to stay warm is by wearing a hat and warm boots, as this traps the circulating heat in your body from top to bottom.

An elevator button with a star symbol indicates that it's the most direct way to get to a floor leading outdoors.

Use the metal part of a detachable headrest if you ever need to break a car window to save someone's life.

Never pull glass or other sharps objects from a deep wound- you could accidentally cut an artery or the object might be helping seal excess blood.

After a nasty bug bite, use toothpaste for relief.

Feel like you're being followed? Turn on your turn signal either right or left, then go in the opposite direction. If the car behind you goes with you, they're probably following you.

If a service dog summons you over, follow them- they might be bringing you to a person in need of help.

Prioritize water when lost in the wilderness. You can survive longer without food than with no water.

In the very likely situation that you're stuck in quicksand, lie flat. It'll make you float like being on water.

If a person tries grabbing onto you, make sure to scratch them so their DNA touches your nails, making it easier to track them down later.

Universal sign of distress is blowing a whistle in a set of three.