How Not to Die: 20 Survival Tips You Must Know…Sort Of

Popular Mechanics takes on accidental death, and how to avoid it. Interestingly, the majority of the tips don’t presume mountain isolation or post-apocalyptic bug outs, but a variety of outdoor activities, from mowing the lawn to attending a baseball game to drinking too much water. 

So, it’s more of an article about surprising ways to do, with a little “how to avoid it” thrown in, rendering the “must know” somewhat tongue-in-cheek. A bit fun facts, a bit practical, and a bit humor. Worth a read: 

How Not to Die: 20 Survival Tips You Must Know [Popular Mechanics, via Kottke.org]

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