10 survival myths that might get you killed

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Dragan Radovanovic/Business Insider

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There's something about the idea of being able to survive in the wilderness that's thrilling. We glorify it with TV shows like "Survivor" and "Man vs. Wild."

But survival in the harsh conditions of nature is no simple affair, and most lessons can't be learned from television. In fact, some of the "survival advice" that we've picked up over the years is totally wrong, often dangerously so.

Here are some myths you don't want to rely on if a short jaunt outdoors turns disastrous.