If you get stuck in quicksand, remember it's impossible to drown in the stuff. Instead, calmly try freeing yourself by gently kicking your legs back and forth. This should loosen the dense sand around ...

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How to Survive shares how to escape from Earth’s most lethal quicksand pits with 5 proven techniques. Learn how to stay calm, avoid sinking deeper, and free yourself safely. These survival steps can ...

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