TikTok Content Creator Inspires Discussions On Important Facts Everyone Should Know
Jack says: "One fact I found extremely useful that is not so commonly known is, 'If someone tried to kidnap you, make sure to scratch your attacker, their DNA will now be in your nails."
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Jack Neel is the founder of the ‘fyp’ channel and an incredibly creative video content creator. Sometimes the nature of his content is equally important to know and a little on the disturbing side, and whatever it is inside of humans that makes us crave the macabre... well, that's probably exactly what attracts over 7 million individuals to his TikTok channel as followers!
In an interview with Bored Panda, Jack said:
"I’ve done a lot of educational series on my TikTok page over the past year or so, and within the past few months I’ve narrowed down my niche to horror/true-crime-related topics. 'Facts That Could Save Your Life' fit well onto my page because of dark/mysterious undertones. It’s one of my followers’ favorite series, and they’ve noted how they always save/download my videos in case they need the advice for the future."
1. "Lying flat on your back is the best way to survive a falling elevator"
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2. "If a deer is running across the road it's better to hit it than swerve and run into a ditch. If there is a moose in the middle of the road swerve and run into a ditch. Hitting a moose is like running into a brick wall"
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3. "Truck drivers often receive information about dangerous weather, hazard, and accidents before other drivers do. So if you ever see one pulled over or driving differently it may be a sign that danger is ahead."
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4. "If a tornado looks like it's not moving, it's actually moving towards you"
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5. "If someone gets stabbed, do not take the knife out. It acts as a plug to the hole and prevents blood loss. Apply pressure to the wound and call the police"
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6. "If you ever need to escape a moving car do not jump out, put one foot down and take a step. This will significantly reduce your speed and will have a much greater chance of surviving the fall."
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7. "If you ever for some reason ingest windshield wiper fluid or anti-freeze, drink large amounts of vodka to keep it from shredding your kidneys to give you time to get to the hospital"
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8. "If a service dog ever approaches you without its owner, follow them and do it quickly because potentially you can save someone else's life."
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9. "If you are ever being chased by a polar bear get completely naked and drop your clothes on the ground as you run away. Polar bears have really bad ADD and will firmly inspect your clothes before chasing you again"
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10. "If you ever feel like you are going to throw up, start humming. It's nearly impossible to gag while you are humming."
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11. "If your hair suddenly stands up on end, duck and cover. You're about to be struck by lightning."
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12. "If a powerline falls next to you, do not walk or run. Put your feet together and do a bunny hop to jump and get away. This keeps electricity from traveling up one leg and out the other, which prevents you from being shocked by several thousand volts."
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13. "Condoms are useful for a number of reasons. If you need a quick way to store liquids, they can actually hold up to a gallon of water, plus they are waterproof, so you can safely store things like matches, electronics, and pretty much anything that shouldn't get wet."
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14. "If you ever come face to face with a mountain lion, don't turn your back on it, just walk backward. Cats are ambush predators and they'll wait for you to turn around before they attack"
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15. "If you ever get stuffed in the back of a trunk disconnect the brake light wires so when the cop pulls them over you can kick the door so people know you are there"
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16. "If your house smells like fish for absolutely no reason, 9 times out of 10 it means that there is an electrical fire"
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17. "Sleep with your door closed. Unlike your parents, a fire will leave your room almost completely untouched, if closed."
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18. "One fact I found extremely useful that is not so commonly known is, 'If someone tried to kidnap you, make sure to scratch your attacker, their DNA will now be in your nails."
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19. "If you ever have to eat crickets or similar insects, chew them; do not swallow them alive. They have spines on their legs which can cling to your throat, blocking your airways, causing you to suffocate."
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20. "If your water ever smells like cinnamon, do not drink it. People often use it to cover up the scent of poison."
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21. "Each railroad crossing has a number on it. So, if your car gets over stuck on the train track, call 911, give them this number and they'll notify upcoming trains to stop."
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22. "If you ever wake up in the middle of the night to the smell of gas, do NOT turn on the light. A spark from a light switch could blow up the entire house."
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23. "If you are in a foreign country and need to call for help, but don't know the emergency number, call 1 1 2. It's the international emergency number and will automatically connect you to the nearest help line."
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24. "The machine that sets the pins at the bowling alley is extremely dangerous. So if you slide into the pins as a joke, there is a very good chance that you will be crushed to death."
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25. "You can always dial 911 if you have no bars because, in an emergency, your phone will connect to any nearby cell tower as long as it has a battery in it."
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26. "If you're ever in a serious situation where you have triple A batteries but desperately need double As, ball up some tin foil and put it on the negative side of each battery where it connects."
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27. "Have you ever been told that if an alligator is chasing you that you should run in a zigzag? Well, contrary to popular belief, alligators actually aren't stupid and they can run up to 35 miles per hour. So just run straight and run like hell."
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28. "If you accidentally disturb a beehive or wasp nest, do not run for the water. They'll wait for you to resurface and continue stinging you. Just run fast and as far as you can, because eventually, they will stop following you."
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29. "Do not drink the milk of brown coconuts. They contain oils that cause dehydration. So, you should drink the milk of green coconuts instead."
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30. "The more colorful and vivid the animal is the more likely it's poisonous and you probably shouldn't eat it."
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31. "Most drunk driving deaths occur on Saturdays between 1:00 and 3:00 a.m. Avoid roads during these times if you can help it."
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32. "No matter how thirsty you are, do not eat large amounts of snow. Too much cold ice in your stomach can cause you to die of hypothermia. Melt the ice and then drink it."
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33. "The best defence against a bear is to get a large object like a car or a tree and put it between you and the bear and keep moving around it until it gets bored and leaves"
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34. "If you ever get carjacked and they tell you to drive, crash the car into the nearby road or intersection. Most likely they won't be wearing their seatbelts. So when you crash the car they will get injured and you can take this chance to get out of the car and run like hell."
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35. "Wolves will only attack you if they can intimidate you into running away from them. Standing your ground against a wolf pack will be terrifying but eventually, they will leave you alone"
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36. "If you ever feel like someone is following your car take four right turns and eventually it will make a circle. If they are still behind you that means they are following you. Don't drive home, just call the police and drive to the police station"
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37. "If you're ever at a party and your drink tastes unusually salty, do not continue drinking it. Rohypnol is reported to have a salty taste."
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38. "If you ever find yourself being dragged underwater by an alligator shove your fingers into its nose. This breaks the seal alligators need to keep water out of their airways and will make them release you immediately."
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39. "If you're ever buried in an avalanche, spit. Your saliva will follow the gravity and you can simply dig the opposite way"
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40. "If you ever see square waves in the ocean get out immediately. They are powerful currents that can drag you underneath the water and kill you in an instant."
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41. "If you're ever scuba diving and a giant octopus tries to grab a hold of you, do not try to prune him off. The key to survival is to get him off of one of his anchor points, like a rock or a pipe, because he can't pull you down without using leverage from his anchor."
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42. "Everyone hates red eyes in photos. But if your pupils reflect white in a picture, it could be a sign that something is seriously wrong with your eyes, such as cataract, retina problems, or even eye cancer"
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43. "If you ever fall off of the edge of the subway platform and onto the tracks don't waste your time trying crawl back up. There is a crawl space built to go underneath in case this happens."
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44. "Keep your car keys next to your bed at night. If you hear someone break into your house, press the panic button."
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