If you get stuck in quicksand, remember it's impossible to drown in the stuff. If you find yourself stuck in quicksand, the first thing to remember is not to panic. It's easy to sink deeper into this stuff if you're flailing about, and just one mouthful of quicksand could lead to asphyxiation, per the book "Extreme Encounters." What sets it apart from your average clump of sand is the sand grains' shape and how they fit together. Roll away from the quicksand once you reach solid ground, and you should be clear of the sticky situation.

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