SOS is a universal distress signal used to ask for help in emergencies. Many people think it stands for 'Save Our Souls' or 'Save Our Ship,' but it actually doesn’t have any official full form.

We live in a world driven by acronyms. Every day there seems to be another one invented. LOL, TGIF, BYOB, WYSIWYG (I had to look this one up!)... It only stands to reason that at first glance, SOS ...

We use it in our texts and everyday slang. So, what does "SOS" actually mean? Here's everything you need to know about the term and its military origins, plus the feature on your iPhone that utilizes ...

A new app called Silent Bodyguard features a panic button that sends an SOS distress signal with GPS coordinates to potential rescuers without alerting onlookers. While the $3.99 app, available on ...

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Colorado search-and-rescue officials have been chasing satellite SOS signals around the state, sometimes tracking them to thrift stores, landfills and other bizarre locations. Personal locator beacons ...