Life Safety Tips

Date: 30th of March, 2022.

Hey guys! How are you doing? It is the end of the day here and my day was mostly uneventful. How was yours though? Today I was going through the Internet and I found out that there lots of life hacks that one may find useful and I'm be sharing some of them.

• If you are having a drink and it randomly smells like cinnamon, refrain from drinking it. People usually make use of that flavour to cover up the scent of poison in your drink.

This is quite helpful especially if you find yourself taking drinks from a source you do not know or trust. Sometimes, even the people we actually know and trust may be up to no good so it is good to keep your guards up and avoid drinks that taste like cinnamon for no reason. I know it is tempting to just have the drink since cinnamon is an edible food substance but cinnamon has a strong flavour that when added to a meal, it can easily mask the taste of other flavours or spices.

• If you find yourself awake in the middle of the night and you notice the smell of gas km the house, it is best not turn your light switch on as it could blow up your whole house

You know the logic behind putting a paper in an open fire? Well, that same logic certainly applies here. The gas acts as a dangerous fuel that is seeking something to ignite it and turning in the electricity could be just the kindling the gas needs. This reminds me of the time someone didn't then off the gas cooker properly at a relative's place. I visited that day and noticed the unmistakable smell of gas. I called the attention of other people who had been just outside the house unaware of what was happening. When I called them I guess what someone did? They picked up a lighter and was about to light it when someone saw her and quickly snatched it from her immediately. If she had lit that lighter, we would have have been toast.

• If you you have the feeling that your home might be haunted and you have also been seeing unusual things or hearing a presence, you should immediately get a carbon monoxide detector as there is a high possibility that you may be hallucinating and this could be result in death.

I have seen instances where people died of carbon monoxide in the news especially in their slepp. One thing I noticed is the fact that they usually have a foamy substance in their mouth and they seem to have died from their sleep with no sign of struggle. Carbon poisoning is very real and is something everyone should never joke with or take lightly.

• If you ever find yourself standing face to face to a mountain lion, do not turn around. It ib best to just walk backwards as they will be waiting for you to turn around before attacking you.

Now, I don't know why I will ever be face to face with a mountain lion haha. I don't think there is any in my country but if you reside in an area share this a possibility, then please take heed.

• If your house happens to have a fishy smell for no reason, then there is a high chance that there is an electric fire somewhere.

Having your house smell like fish may not be one's first choice of fragrance and hopefully may prompt one to find the source of the smell even if they are not aware of this tip.

• If you are ever approached by service dog ever without its owner, follow the dog and do it quickly because you may be saving someone else's life.

I've read instances of a dog saving its owner who may be in trouble by leading people to them. A service dog is one that can do same. Instead of shooing it away, it is best to follow the frantic canine and also call for back up.

I found these tips really interesting and possibly helpful. These are things that could save ones life someday, so it doesn't hurt to share the information as I don't know who may need it now or in the future.

And that's all folks! Thank you so much for reading!