Whether you're lounging at home, knee-deep in work, or simply grabbing a coffee on the go, life has a way of throwing surprises at you. And in those split-second moments of chaos, knowing what to do can be the difference between freezing up and stepping in with confidence. That’s where a few solid, life-saving nuggets come in handy. Because let’s face it, being prepared feels a lot better than being caught off guard.
That’s exactly why we’ve rounded up some helpful nuggets that are not only practical but also surprisingly easy to remember. They come from a viral video shared by Ashley Washington, a photographer and professor who’s built a following of over 168k on TikTok. In her two-part series, she shares straightforward tips and little-known facts that just might save a life.
#41
With the winter storms approaching, if you are in a situation where you need heat in your house and you no longer have electricity, something you can do is put a terracotta pot on. Any kind of razor, four bricks will work. And put a candle or some other flame underneath it. This will radiate heat and try to keep your house warm. You can also keep your oven open, but for a lot of people you need electricity to do that. But the terracotta pot should be able to help.
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#42
The safest place to be on a plane in the event of a crash is in the very back, in the middle seat.
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#43
Most of the time, anybody picked up by a hurricane or a tornado will survive. If you are very drunk, that's because you don't tend to tense up your body. And so when you're dropped by that tornado, you don't tend to break things as much. This is why drunk drivers survive car accidents more often than people who are not drunk. This is not me saying go get drunk if there's a hurricane or a tornado, but it does increase your chance of survival if you were to be picked up and thrown by that.
5points
#44
If you get a viral illness like norovirus, Lysol wipes will not help you. Hand sanitizer will not help you. This is a common misconception. You need medical grade wipes that you need to use gloves for or to wash your hands and arms thoroughly. Hand sanitizer and Lysol wipes will not cut it. You need medical grade wipes. So either get those or, I don't know, but if somebody gets it, you're gonna get it.
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