How to Survive Being Stranded in the Desert, According to Science

People are delicate creatures. We need a lot of water, and we need the temperature to be 'just so.' So, a desert is the last place you'd want to be stranded. People have come to enjoy the comforts of life, and the only place anyone wants to be stranded in is the champagne bar at a spa. Desert temperatures can be deadly, with days reaching highs of 49°C (120°F) and nights dropping to as cold as -18°C (0°F). So, how do you make it out alive?

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