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18 Casual Things That Are Actually Way More Dangerous Than We Think
Article created by: Denis Krotovas
The ancient Romans used to say, "Forewarned is forearmed." Well, they were generally smart and reasonable folks, so it's actually hard to argue with this saying. So indeed, if you definitely know that some thing or activity can be really dangerous, then most likely you minimize this danger.
Well, some will call this list of ours a tad bit paranoid, and some will say that we are exaggerating. But, firstly, it’s better to always be on guard, and secondly, it’s not only us who think so, but also numerous netizens in a viral thread, a selection of the most interesting opinions of which we suggest to you today.
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#1
Mixing alcohol with Tylenol. You might not see the effects for years, but it can cause crazy liver damage.
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#2
General anesthesia. My friend's mother went in for a routine surgery on something completely non life threatening. She never woke up.
#3
Moving water. It doesn't take much flowing water to knock you off your feet, or float a car.
#4
Pool drains. I have the worst fear of pool drains, especially the large square drains, because in 2000, I got stuck to a massive square drain the size of a door at the bottom of a community pool when it accidentally turned on. Luckily, the lifeguard immediately jumped into action and had the drain turned off. They had to cut out my hair and I had the worst Posh Spice bob for the rest of 5th grade. In most recent years, due to several pool drain-related deaths, I’ve read that pool drain covers have to be “dome-like” and there are two drain systems, so if someone gets stuck on one drain, the suction goes to the other drain. I have a slight obsession with looking up pool drain safety these days.
#5
18 wheelers. Can’t believe the amount of future Darwin Award recipients playing road games and brake checking semis...
#6
Ladders.
There's a surprising amount of fatalities from people falling off ladders every year.
Edit: there have to be at least 100+ stories of fatalities, people getting maimed, injuries, or at best lucky close calls in response to this post. I've read them all and some of it is downright tragic. Be careful people, and don't let your boss browbeat you into using a ladder when you shouldn't (rickety ladder, too short for the job, on a slippery surface, etc).
#7
Smoldering ashes. Ashes can smolder for hours, and you won't even notice. I have a two stage system for outside ashtrays, and a safe spot for the grill to cool down overnight. Never take chances with any form of fire.
Speaking of, dryer lint, clean out your lint trap, clean out the exhaust point for your dryer, and check that everything is working properly.
#9
A rotten tooth put my friend in intensive care for ten days with a terrible infection in his blood. He almost died.
#10
Hydraulics. If you work in industry you're constantly around hydraulics containings hundreds of psi of a heavy, non compressable fluid that requires zero licensing or specific training to work on. Just as potentially dangerous as electricity without many understanding just how hazardous it can be.
#11
I still see people light up a smoke while pumping gas. You’d think this would be common knowledge as well as common sense, but evidently not.
#12
The sun.
Most common cause of heat stroke is not covering the back of your neck when out on a hot day.
#14
Tires, just check out some of the top posts on /r/TiresAreTheEnemy. A loose tire from a semi or car can come out of no where and just wreck you as you as you walk down the street minding your own business.
#15
Mental health.
Mike Rodrick 9 months ago
This is supposedly the cause of mass killings but it's rarely covered by insurance & is unaffordable for most.
#17
If your really unlucky brain eating worms that can be found in water out of the hose. A 12 month old baby was playing in his shell pool in my state w a garden hose his mum had given him . 3 days later he was gone. From my understanding u can get them from swimming pools too.
#18
Cellulose tampons. Leave them in too long and you can die from toxic shock due to bacterial infection.
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