When danger strikes out of nowhere, it’s quite hard for us to channel our inner Hulk or Wonder Woman to save the day. Most of the time, we either freeze, panic, or do something totally helpless.
For example, if you’re being followed in a dark alley, your first instinct might be to run or scream as loud as you can. But a surprisingly popular piece of advice floating around the internet suggests doing the exact opposite — start hissing or talking loudly to yourself so the stalker thinks you’re way too crazy to mess with.
This clever piece of advice was just one of many shared on a viral TikTok thread that recently asked users to drop the most important survival tips they knew. The comments section covered everything from how to spot an electrical fire to what to do if you’re ever lost in the wilderness.
