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5 Survival Myths That Will Kill You
Survival has been romanticized for centuries, from Robinson Crusoe to modern movies like Cast Away. Unfortunately that means that authors and Hollywood script writers have created many myths about surviving emergencies that would probably kill a real life person. Therefore, today we’re going to take a look at the top 5 survival myths so that you’re not taken by surprise.
5. You can survive on wild game until everything blows over
How many survival shows have some little hunting party stroll out of the woods dragging a deer or a bear or a handful of berries out of the woods for days on end? In reality that sort of lifestyle was termed “hunter-gathering”, and you may notice that most societies don’t bother with it. Why? Because hunting and gathering was difficult, required a lot of energy for minimal gain, and was always feast or famine. You either got an elk or a bear or found a bush that day and ate everything before it rotted or you went hungry. Mind you, this was true even when the human population was minimal. Imagine being one of several million would-be hunters looking for a deer or a rabbit to grab that day. Wild game can be used as a supplement, but you would be much better of with stored foods and/or livestock and gardens than looking for wild edibles.
4. Everyone will be willing to take you in, give you a bowl of soup, and tuck you into bed. Click here to read the full article on All Self Sustained
