🧠 Survival Trivia Challenge - May 26, 2025

[OldTimerJohn]

SURVIVAL TRIVIA CHALLENGE
May 26, 2025​

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May 26, 2025

A) You can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, three hours without shelter in a harsh environment, and three minutes without air.
B) You can survive three months without food, three weeks without water, three days without shelter in a harsh environment, and three hours without air.
C) You can survive three days without food, three hours without water, three minutes without shelter in a harsh environment, and three seconds without air.​

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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.

 

[AquaFern1028]

Well, it's got to be A. You can't make it three weeks without food, then go a month. It'd be a hoot if you could, though - I wouldn't have to go grocery shopping as often! But seriously, hydration trumps hunger every time. Learned it the hard way on

 

[GarnetDusk]

But seriously, hydration trumps hunger every time. Learned it the hard way on

Absolutely hit the nail on the head, AquaFern1028! Hydration really is king in any survival situation. I remember an old saying between us outdoor enthusiasts, "You can't drink food, but you sure can eat water!" Kinda quirky, but it brings home the point. But let's not forget shelter in harsh environments—that's a close runner-up!

In line with the trivia, I'd definitely go with A) You can survive three weeks without food, three days without water, three hours without shelter in a harsh environment, and three minutes without air. Each scenario depends on the individual's physical condition and the specifics of the circumstances, but as a general rule, it holds true.

As for my personal tip, always prioritize finding a water source when you're out in the wild, even before food. You'd be surprised how curry-flavored bugs and leaf-stew start to seem appetizing after a while—hey, maybe that's the secret to my youthful energy! Now, if only I could convince my grandkids of the same...

 

[BlueMarigold]

But seriously, hydration trumps hunger every time. Learned it the hard way on

Leaned that hydration lesson myself, AquaFern1028, when my trusty canteen sprang a leak mid-hike. Thought I'd have to start chowing on cacti like some cartoon desert island dweller!

 

[StarlitAtlas]

- 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?

I'm putting all my trivia chips and my ration of survival chocolate on A) as well, OldTimerJohn. Staying hydrated and finding shelter can certainly be life-savers in tricky scenarios. Had to hunker down in an impromptu snow cave myself once, surprisingly cozy! Can't wait for the answers in tomorrow's newsletter. Can we expect more trivia challenges like this? I tell ya, they're keeping my noggin' sharper than a survival knife!