Disaster Scenarios
You usually hear about plane crashes or search and rescue missions on the news. We'll explore how to survive disasters like this and more. See more »
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Survival stories thrill us with details about people in danger making it out alive. Learn how to find true north, how to survive a shipwreck and how to treat frostbite.
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Wilderness Survival
The first thing that comes to mind for wilderness survival is shelter, water and food. Learn how to avoid hypothermia, find water, and build a shelter. See more »
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Natural Threats
Natural threats usually arrive without much warning. Find out how to survive a snowstorm, shark attack and avalanche. See more »
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How Going Over Niagara Works
Hey 63-year-old retired schoolteacher Annie Edson Taylor took the challenge in 1901. How hard can it be? Well Ms. Taylor may have gotten lucky because these falls have claimed the lives of many. Find out what it takes and who in the world would volunteer to go over Niagara Falls!
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How to Survive a Plane Crash
A plane crash is every air traveler's nightmare. But there are things you can do to better your chances of making it out alive. We've uncovered some plane crash myths and the real-life stories of survivors.
What natural weapons could I find in the wilderness?
Skin a dead animal. Smash its leg bone into a blade. And use its tendons to tie that blade to a handle. Sound gruesome? That's how you'd make a knife in the wild.
