What the ‘SOS’ Distress Signal Really Stands For
(Modern Survival.org) - For over a hundred years, SOS has been an accepted international signal for distress. During that time, the SOS sign has...
The Dyatlov Pass Mystery
The mysterious deaths of nine students on a remote mountainside in the Northern Urals has been an unsettling and unsolved case for the past...
Cold Weather Car Features You Might Not Know About
With winter right on top of us, those who live in cold weather climates are thinking about car care. When temperatures plummet and fluctuate,...
How to Survive a ‘Dirty Bomb’
A “dirty bomb” can be deadly and have devastating affects. It is a mixture of both explosives and?
• Steel balls and nails
• Ammonia/Chlorine
• Radioactive...
How Pulmonary Edema Affects the Body
After a steep mountain climb, your friend's lungs are making bubbling noises every time she exhales. She most likely has?
• High Altitude Asthma
• High...
This is the Dirtiest Place in an Airport
What is the dirtiest place in an airport?
• Airport bathrooms
• TSA/security bins
• Ticket counters
• Airport ticket kiosks
Answer: Security Bins
The dirtiest place in an airport...
These are the Best Places to Seek Shelter At Home Against Tornadoes
A tornado is headed towards you and your house has no tornado shelter or basement. What is the best place to seek shelter?
• A...
The Fabric That Will Keep You Warm and Dry in Severe Weather Conditions
This fabric works best as a rain and windproof shell, worn as the most outer layer:
• Raincoat
• Omni-Dry
• Gore-Tex
• Windbreaker
Answer: Gore-Tex
The best fabric to...
How to Build a Quinzee Snow Shelter for Survival
To protect from cold harsh elements, this simple shelter can be made by hollowing out a big pile of snow:
• Quinzee shelter
• A-frame shelter
•...
How to Naturally Keep Warm in Cold Environments
What natural materials can you use as insulation to help keep you warm in cold elements?
• Tree bark
• Mud
• Dry leaves
• Branches
Answer: Dry Leaves
Using...