8 Common Survival Myths That Will Make Things Worse (Do NOT Pee on a Jellyfish Sting!)

Think you should pee on a jellyfish sting or suck venom out of a snakebite? WRONG. You might think you know how to survive in the wild based on what you've read online... but those tips from the internet might just make things worse! Hosted by Hank Green.

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Cactus juice
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Urine and blood
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Frostbite
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Snakebite
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