Test: Could You Survive a Life-or-Death Situation?
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01/02/2019

Let’s imagine that you get lost in a desert, or have to face a shark or an angry bull. These situations are rather unreal but what if they actually happened? What would you do? Would you make the right decision and survive these 8 dangerous situations?
Bright Side has a test that will prove we’re all tough guys!
If you get lost in a desert:

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What should you do?
- Move during the day.
- Move at night.
- Dig a hole for yourself in the sand.
If you get buried under rubble:

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What should you do?
- Calm down and wrap your shirt around your head.
- Light the fire.
- Try to move fast.
If a shark is approaching you:

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What should you do?
- Turn your back to the shark and swim as fast as possible.
- Mount it and tame it.
- If it’s caught you, hit its eyes and gills.
If a bull is attacking you:

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What should you do?
- Run toward it.
- Lie down flat on your back.
- Freeze and throw a hat away from yourself.
If a tornado is approaching you:

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What should you do?
- Climb a hill.
- Hide in a hole.
- Run as fast as you can.
If bees are attacking you:

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What should you do?
- Hide in a cave.
- Dive.
- Use insecticides.
If an elevator is falling:

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What to do?
- Jump.
- Lie down on the floor.
- Squeeze up against the wall.
If you fall through the ice:

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What should you do?
- Choose the same way you came in and try to slide.
- Try to break the ice and move toward the shore.
- Take off your clothes.
How many situations did you manage to survive? Tell us your results in the comments!
Illustrated by Mariya Zavolokina for Bright Side
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The "If an elevator is falling" one was busted by Mythbusters. There's no way to avoid getting hurt by a falling elevator.
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