10 Myths About Survival You Should Never Rely On

MYTH: THE FLUID IN A CACTUS CAN SAVE YOU FROM DYING OF THIRST

Fact: If you’re experienced enough to pick out the one kind of barrel cactus that you can filter water from safely, this may work. But most of the time, cactus fluid will make you sick, causing you to vomit up precious liquid and leaving you more dehydrated.