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Lonely Planet presents how to survive a free-falling elevator.
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Contrary to what you heard in the school yard as a child, do not attempt to jump just before landing.
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The reduction in force will be so small as to be insignificant.
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Instead, if you have bags or suitcases with you, stack them up and stand as high as you can.
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Create whatever space possible between you and the floor to allow your body time to decelerate once the elevator lands.
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If there are handrails, spread your weight across them to help slow the rate of impact.
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If the elevator is small or crowded, brace yourself by standing with slightly bent knees.
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In either scenario, the key word is "survive".
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Your extremities may not forgive you anytime soon, but your vital organs will send you flowers and a thank you card.
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To learn to avoid such a predicament yourself as well as how to overcome nuclear explosions, bumping into your ex,all you can eat buffets, a zombie attack, getting kidnapped, a job you hate, hangovers, a failed parachute, writer's block and more, get your own copy of Lonely Planet's How To Survive Anything.
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A visual guide to laughing in the face of adversity.
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Available at lonelyplanet.com.