12 ordinary things that might save your life one day. You never know what surprises life has in stock. It can take you out of the comfort of your home or office and put you in place with no electricity, running water or even other people. There, you will have to fight for survival. In such situations, it is important to keep a cool head and act smart. You never know what can become extremely valuable to you - even the most everyday items can help you out.

Bright Side will teach you how to use 12 basic things in a critical situation to save your life. Who could have thought ChapStick could be so powerful!

TIMESTAMPS

To start a fire quickly, put branches or coals into an empty egg carton. 0:45

Use a T-shirt to filter water. 1:44

Light up a wax crayon. 2:26

To get warm, put grass and branches under your clothes. 2:54

Mosquitos, flies, and other insects don’t like the smell of burning herbs. 3:29

Use toothpaste to get rid of the itch from insect bites. 3:59

If you get scratched, put ChapStick on it. 4:39

Use a tampon to stop bleeding. 5:09

A condom is a great reservoir for pure water. 5:31

Scrape off a little bit of plastic from a pick, and light it to start a fire quickly. 6:04

To make a compass, put a leaf on water, and put a needle on the leaf. 6:36

How to tell a deadly snake from a safe one. 7:16

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