Help! Quicksand!

For all of life's disasters that you'll probably never face, a quirky manual is here to help

The key is to know your enemy.

If a raging bull is bearing down on you, don't run away. Strip. Whip off your shirt and dangle it away from your body.

With a mountain lion, on the other hand, try intimidation. Again, don't run. Instead, flash him. Hold your coat open so that you appear larger than you actually are.

But if you're dealing with a swarm of killer bees, don't attempt to outsmart them. If you leap into a nearby swamp to escape them, they'll be waiting for you when you come up for air. This time...run!

So goes...

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