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There are many dangerous things in the world and plenty of reasons why they are unsafe. Most of these things are either illegal or highly regulated, which protects us from a good deal of danger.

However, that is not always the case, as not all danger is obvious. When one Reddit user asked people online about the most dangerous yet totally legal things that they own, netizens filled the thread with answers. Scroll down to find out what they shared!

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#1

23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own My books. They are full of ideas! And as a society, we seem to becoming afraid of ideas.

Troubador222 , Brett Jordan Report

WindySwede
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1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This should be higher! And BP should be inspired, to stop censoring!

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    #2

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Your car. A two ton hunk of metal capable of reaching speeds of over 100mph, that can disintegrat humans on contact. And they are everywhere, some being driven by utter morons who pay the bare minimum of attention while doing so.

    violetcazador , Garvin St. Villier Report

    TheGoodBoi
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    Premium
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no idea how some people passed driver's ed.

    Charles McChristy
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I literally read the study guide while I was in line waiting to take the tests. I easily passed. Drivers Ed is a joke in Florida.

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    Lyone Fein
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cars are not the problem. We need to raise the bar on getting and keeping a driver's license.

    Marcellus II
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cars ARE a problem. Deathrate going up on US cyclists and pedestrians, just because of the fashion for a large vertical grille on SUVs. Pointlessly large & deadly --- watch e.g. FortNine, tall canadian bloke fitting completely inside the empty space under the hood of one, while explaining the numbers (500 excess deaths a year) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YpuX-5E7xoU

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    HTakeover
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I stand by the notion that all drivers need to re-test the practical every 10 years minimum rather than just the open book written. And that at 55, that drops down to 5 years.

    David Paterson
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Say that again when you hit 65 years old. I dares ya.

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    Guess Undheit
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cue ten thousand whining carbrain addicts claiming "a 20kg bicycle and 80kg rider going 20kmh are MORE dangerous than a two ton car going 100kmh!!!" They will, it's an inevitability.

    Dragons Exist
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "minimum attention", it's called reflexes. If you drive for a long time, especially in a familiar area, you didn't need to pay that close attention to the controls, only other cars

    Geir Waldeland
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a person who nearly lost his life when one of these morons smashed into my driver's door with 5,5 times the legal blood alcohol level, which resulted in me spending five weeks in a coma, I fully agree!

    Red Foreman
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if people who are part of or believe in the same ideology as PETA drive cars, because cars kill animals ALL THE TIME!

    Ovata Acronicta
    Community Member
    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Want to talk about the great crumple zones on a Challenger, but it's irrelevant. Bus driver who tried to murder me with a whole-a*s bus definitely uhhh...is relevant though. Challenger crumple zones saved my human a*s, at the cost of the car a*s. eta: censoring "a*s" is fcking stupid. eta2: why...

    Brian Hawley
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The idea of having vehicles heading in opposite directions on the same road is crazy. It was inherited from roads for horses and carts. If we were inventing roads from scratch today, we would never do it.

    Zaach
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And many of them want flying cars - FFS, wakes me up at night in a cold sweat

    carne asada
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    nah, they pay less (and sometimes pay nothing if you catch my drift[see what i did there *wink wink*])

    Linda Riebel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the mo*ons using their phones while driving. Darwin award can't come too soon for them.

    Solidhog
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have said this for a long time. Driving exams do not test people for the right skills to drive. No quick problem solving test. No spacial awareness test, No forward planning testing.

    Ryan Mercer
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are highways in Nevada where the speed limit is 95 mph. It's generally not a good idea to go less than 10 mph under the limit. That means even the old fogies are going 85. Not even talking flat straight away either. Diving and weaving between canyon walls, it's invigorating.

    Neffla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why is it a bad idea to go less than 10mph under the speed limit if the conditions are not safe? I'm a reasonably fast driver myself, but speed limits are limits, not targets (as I frequently have to remind myself when stuck behind tourists or OAPs going 15mph on little country roads that for some reason are 60mph limit).

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    John Boy
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Our governments are trying to control us. Have none of you watched, Ray Bradbury's Theater? A perfect example, the show is about 2 guys who actually sneak out at night, just to go out for a walk. Guess what, they are apprehended for being out of their apartments because NOBODY is ALLOWED OUT of THEIR APARTMENTS!! Shades of things to come, folks! Ray was far ahead of his time...

    BisexualBat
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And every single city on earth is designed around them.

    Neffla
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not in Europe or Africa or India. I don't have knowledge of other cities but in these places the cities were most definitely built before cars. Try driving in Mumbai or Madagascar. Or parking in Paris or London.

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    #3

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own 1939 Sheldon 56" metal lathe. It was built before they invented safety. It will happily rip your arm clean off then slap you in the face repeatedly with your own arm.

    forkandbowl , John Knox Report

    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Luckily, you can still operate a lathe with only one arm.

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    Danger may be all around us, but sometimes, we just get very used to it, and it doesn’t seem that bad anymore. For example, many commenters agreed with someone who mentioned a car. It’s quite obvious when you stop and think about it, but how often do we do that? After all, in our daily lives, it is just a mode of transportation that gets us from one place to another.

    Then, of course, there are some things that are just on the nose. Think about how rare it is to find a home that doesn’t have any sharp knives in it. Sure, they’re primarily used for cooking, but chances are that if you ever come eye to eye with an intruder, this will be the first tool you’ll think of grabbing.

    #4

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own I am a vet who helps people say goodbye to their pets at home. I work out of my own home, and at any time have enough [medical substances] on hand to kill a half dozen horses. Locked in a safe that's in a safe in a locked cabinet in a locked room.

    OveroSkull , Ahmed Hamed Report

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    #5

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own 1927 chainsaw. Not a single safety feature on that thing. It scares people just sitting there, not running.

    Accurate-Ad1710 , Claus Ableiter Report

    Shark Lady
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my family members decided that what they really needed to finish their project was a circular table saw. Their solution was to clamp a chainsaw to their work bench. This was in the late 70s and the chainsaw was at least 20 years old. How he managed to not decapitate himself, only fate knows.

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    #6

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Mandolin slicer. Everyone I know who has used one has had an accident using one. I have cutting gloves. I love some low effort julienne veggies.

    _not_quite_there_yet , David Davies Report

    sturmwesen
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stupid thing ate my finger tip. If you ever find a body with 9.2 finger prints:it could be me

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    So, with that in mind, it’s safe to say that all of us own something that could be called dangerous. Yet, not all of it is equally interesting. “I was thinking everyone in America owns a gun. But what other dangerous items are in the whole world?” said the OP, DreamMighty, sharing what inspired him to ask this question as Bored Panda chatted with him, looking to satisfy our curiosity by asking some additional questions about this thread.

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    It turned out that the author of this post is a fellow Panda who enjoys reading our content and, with an article about his post being made, was happy to share some additional thoughts.

    #7

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Garage door springs.

    wastingtoomuchthyme , Kevin Wolf Report

    #8

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own I have enough pesticides in the truck in my driveway to kill the entire neighborhood.

    letmebeyoursalad , U.S. Department of Agriculture Report

    #9

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Jumper Cables. I'm well aware how to use them, but there are many ways they can be misused; some on purpose.

    That_Ol_Cat , Daniel @ bestjumpstarterreview.com Report

    WindySwede
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should this be in the CIA post instead? 😬

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    When we asked him about the most dangerous yet legal thing that he owns, the OP answered, “It’s probably a US Military MRE. Not the food but the FRH (Flameless Ration Heater). It can be used to start a fire and melt a lot of stuff, but it can also be used to create a concussive sound device. Which could rupture an attacker’s eardrums in a closed environment, such as a room or hallway.”

    For his favorite contribution, the poster chose the one about the 1927 chainsaw with no safety features whatsoever. “Never knew the chainsaw was invented for childbirth,” said the OP, adding that he made the mistake of sharing this newly learned fact with his pregnant wife. “Hope she forgives me.”

    The man revealed that he was very surprised to see his question gain as much popularity as it did, especially since it was posted on the most popular subreddit. “It made me feel great that so many dangerous everyday items exist... Wait, should I feel great about that? Uh oh. Lol,” jokingly summarized the man.

    #10

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Bleach. Just by adding 1 other legal thing I can make an explosive, or enact chemical warfare.

    scrabblex , Nothing Ahead Report

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    #11

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Staircase and bathtub.

    MaxCWebster , Pixabay Report

    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The leading causes of household deaths are poisonings, and large life insurance policies.

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    #12

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Alcohol.

    nailbunny2000 , Isabella Mendes Report

    martymcmatrix
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...ist dein Sanitäter in der Not...🍷🚨 🥃

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    In the end, we’re quite fragile creatures living in a dangerous world. However, whether this is a good or a bad thing depends only on our perspective. Where some find frights and horrors, others will find their curiosity kindled and feel excited. 

    Even the most harmless things, like books, can sometimes turn against you, and even the most threatening stuff, like the chainsaw with no safety features, can become a nice home decoration. The most important thing to remember is that whatever you do, you should try and put safety first.

    What did you think about these things that the people listed? Is there anything you could add of your own? Let us know in the comments below!

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    #13

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own The break quit working on my miter saw so I took the guard and everything off is now just a spinning 14” wheel of death.

    ReplacementTasty6552 , Ron Lach Report

    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never try to cut a liquor bottle with one of these saws because the gin is miter than the board.

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    #14

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Descending order: Ladder, motorcycle, chain saw, tree stand, various firearms, whisky, cars, bacon, bathtub, couch.

    Mark_Michigan , Anete Lusina Report

    #15

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own My gas stove. If I left it on without the spark and filled the apartment and spark was lit then the whole apartment complex goes down.

    Rave4life79 , Andrea Piacquadio Report

    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any gas stove that doesn't have a cut-out if there's no flame needs consigning to the waste heap. Such a basic safety requirement has been in place for decades.

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    #16

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own My mind.

    MikElectronica , Norbert Kundrak Report

    LizzieBoredom
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "What a waste it is to lose one's mind. Or not to have a mind is being very wasteful. How true that is." Vice President Dan Quayle.

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    #17

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Legos. Ouch.

    n4ssaa , Ryan Quintal Report

    Ace
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LEGO. It's a mass noun. A box of Lego, a Lego brick.

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    #18

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Gasoline and propane.

    barn-182 , Erik Mclean Report

    Janet Ryan
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How has no one said guns yet or is that just a USA thing

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    #19

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Insulin.

    ajoltman , Pavel Danilyuk Report

    #20

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own My Belgian Malinois.

    savemysoul72 , Jozef Fehér Report

    LakotaWolf (she/her)
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They're not the breed you have to watch out for. They CAN be aggressive if poorly socialized/poorly trained, and obviously yes, they can be trained to do bitework/schutzhund. But they're herding/shepherd dogs at their core (similar to GSDs.) They're not the breed with the highest fatal bite/attack rate out there. I have a Malinois, and yes, he's 50 lbs of pure muscle. But with good socialization and training, I'd trust him around a child. There are other breeds that I wouldn't.

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    #21

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own Free access to the internet, probably.

    MySockIsMissing , Sarah Blocksidge Report

    LizzieBoredom
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    1 year ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Isn't the Internet already free because what I pay AT&T for is the use and maintenance of their equipment?

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    #22

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own GMC Yukon XL.

    yountvillwjs , Abdullah AlBargan Report

    Sayagain
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had to look that up! It's deadly due to the risk of rollovers...much more so than the slightly smaller Yukon.

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    #23

    23 Examples Of Dangerous But Perfectly Legal Things That People Own A copy of The King In Yellow.

    Ydok_The_Strategist , Unknown Report

    Mike F
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I give up, using it for a bludgeon?

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