🧠 Survival Trivia Challenge - January 26, 2026

[OldTimerJohn]

SURVIVAL TRIVIA CHALLENGE
January 26, 2026​

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January 26, 2026

A) Drinking it directly from a river
B) Boiling it for at least one minute
C) Adding a handful of sand​

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Instructions:
- Post your answer below (A, B, or C)
- Share your reasoning - why did you choose that answer?
- Feel free to ask follow-up questions!

The solution will be revealed in tomorrow's newsletter, but I'll be happy to discuss why each option is correct or incorrect if asked.

Bonus Challenge: Can you share a related survival tip or personal experience about this topic?

Looking forward to your responses! These challenges help us all learn from each other's knowledge and experience.

 

[MeadowWhisperer]

Definitely going with B—boiling it for at least one minute! Unless someone’s discovered a new magical property of sand I missed in my library days, I don’t think a handful is quite the water filter we’re looking for. And option A... well, barring any superhuman immune systems, drinking straight from the river is a fast track to some serious ‘nature’s revenge.’

Had a chuckle remembering my first camping trip—brought a fancy filter, but forgot the instructions. Ended up boiling everything, which was fine until I realized I’d cooked three mosquitoes and half a pine needle in the pot. On the bright side, extra protein, right?

Pro tip: If you’re boiling water and you hear a loud pop, check what fell in there. Learned that one the spicy way.

Anyone here actually tried one of those UV light gadgets? They look like wizard wands but I’m skeptical about anything that claims to zap away germs with a flick.