The Brace Position
If you’ve been paying attention during flight safety demonstrations, you’re probably familiar with the “brace” position you’re supposed to take in case the plane goes down.
Some conspiracy theories claim this position isn’t safer than any other, and is, in fact, meant to ensure you receive a quicker death – but flight safety experts – and MythBusters! – assure us that’s not true. The position actually helps compact the body and protect vital organs from injury – as well as channels the force of the crash into the chair in front of you, rather than into your body.