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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Cross A Piranha-Infested River
Popular Mechanics — Piranhas are more active (and hungry) during the day, so cross an infested river at night. When large numbers of piranhas are in a feeding frenzy, they may snap and bite at anything around them. If you see them feeding, stay away or well ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Foil An Alien Abduction
Popular Mechanics — The extraterrestrial biological entity (EBE) may sense your fear and act rashly. Do not think of anything violent or upsetting--the EBE may have the ability to read your mind. Try to avoid mental images of abduction (boarding the saucer, body ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Survive A Sandstorm
Popular Mechanics — Wet a bandanna or other cloth and place it over your nose and mouth. Use a small amount of petroleum jelly to coat the inside of your nostrils. The lubricant will help minimize the drying of mucous membranes. Link arms or use a rope to avoid ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Ram A Barricade
Popular Mechanics — The side of the barricade, a gate or the place where a lock holds the gate closed is usually the most vulnerable spot. Some barricades and gates have no locks at all. These are activated by an electric motor or magnet, which can be overpowered ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Survive A Volcanic Eruption
Popular Mechanics — If you are caught amid falling debris, roll into a ball to protect your head. If you are trapped near a stream, watch out for mudflows. (Mudflows are mudslides caused by a large volume of melted snow or ice combined with rocks, dirt and other ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Control A Runaway Camel
Popular Mechanics — A camel's head, unlike that of a wayward horse, cannot always be pulled to the side to slow it down. Camels are usually harnessed with a head halter or nose reins, and pulling on the nose reins can tear the camel's nose--or break the reins. Do ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Navigate A Minefield
Popular Mechanics — As soon as you realize you are in danger, do not move farther. Back up slowly in your own footsteps. Look for spikes, detonators, wires, bumps or discoloration in the ground around you. Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians and local women and ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Survive A Riptide
Popular Mechanics — To escape a riptide, swim parallel to shore until you are beyond the pull of the current. Riptides, or rip currents, are long, narrow bands of water that quickly pull any objects in them away from shore and out to sea. They are dangerous but are ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Jump From Rooftop To Rooftop
Popular Mechanics — Grab your suntan lotion and look for any obstructions if you have time. You may have to clear short walls, gutters and other obstacles, not to mention the space between buildings. Make certain that you have enough space to land and roll. If the ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Stop A Car With No Brakes
Popular Mechanics — Sideswiping guardrails or rocks may help slow you down. Do this only at low speeds. You may be able to build up enough pressure in the braking system to slow down a bit, or even stop completely. If you have antilock brakes, you do not normally ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Survive An Airplane Crash
Popular Mechanics — Make note of all exits and count the number of rows between your seat and the nearest exit. Select a seat on the aisle, somewhere in the rear half of the cabin. The odds of surviving a crash are higher in the middle-to-rear section compared to ...More…
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Worst-Case Scenarios: How To Survive A Riot
Popular Mechanics — Drive on back streets, not main roads, and be prepared to give up your car and cash if necessary. Get to an airport or embassy. Stay away from the windows. Listen for reports on the radio or television. If you believe the crisis is out of control ...More…