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We often have a physical response to watching others in danger, even if we ourselves face absolutely no threat, and the subreddit r/SweatyPalms proves it.

Created back in 2012, this online community now boasts 2.3 million members who constantly share footage of people's stunts on tall skyscrapers, close encounters with wildlife, and everything in between.

So, we invite you to join us in scrolling through some of the subreddit's most popular posts and see which of them elicit a reaction from you. Let's test our limits!

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#1

Diver Sitting On The Edge Of Underwater Sea Cliff

Person sitting on the edge of an underwater cliff, creating a tense moment that made people’s palms sweat online.

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    Getting Up On The Wrong Side Of The Bed Is Not An Option

    Two climbers resting on a narrow ledge high on a cliff, creating a palms sweat moment for the online group.

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    #3

    Let Me Quickly Nope Out Of Here

    Warning sign underwater with grim reaper image, warning divers to stop and avoid deadly cave diving risks, palms sweat moment

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    #4

    Talk About Sweaty Palms. Astronaut Bruce Mccandless Taking The First Untethered Space Walk

    Astronaut floating alone above Earth in space, an image that makes people’s palms sweat with awe and fear.

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    Binky Melnik
    Binky Melnik
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t understand. If he’s tethered to nothing, how’d they get him back again? Some sorta vacuum device? This is a nightmare come to life.

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    #5

    Gorilla Family Checking Out Wildlife Photographer

    Man using binoculars surrounded by gorillas in dense jungle illustrating online group palm sweat moments

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    #6

    9 Lives

    Cat sitting on a high ledge overlooking water and a bridge, creating a palms sweat moment from an online group.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A cat could easily survive a fall from that distance, however. Unless they landed in the water.

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    #7

    Safety Standards In The 1960's

    Two people on a vintage chairlift high above a town, an image that makes palms sweat with its daring height.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Photo is likely misleading. I'd suspect the ground isn't much more than 20 feet below them. However, after landing and being relatively okay, they'd still probably start tumbling down the steep hillside, which could be the most dangerous part.

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    #8

    I’ve Been Told By Employers That My Current Linkedin Photo Makes Them Nervous

    Man in business attire climbing a tall tower high above rural fields causing palms to sweat with fear.

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    #9

    This Ofroad Trail

    Jeep driving precariously on a narrow, rusty railway bridge surrounded by dense green forest and fog.

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    Binky Melnik
    Binky Melnik
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don’t know where this is; I looked up “Ofroad” and didn’t find anything. (Though maybe I don’t wanna know?) Or is it just anything that people ought not wanna drive on?

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    #10

    Hell No

    Young couple taking a selfie atop a skyscraper antenna, showing a palms sweat moment in an urban cityscape.

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    Data1001
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Darwin Award candidates if any sudden gust of wind comes up, or a stray bird that makes you swat at them and lose your balance.

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    #11

    Climbing The Hua Shan, China. The Old Path

    Man with a backpack preparing to climb steep, chained ladders on a rocky cliff in a nerve-wracking outdoor setting.

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    #12

    Oh No

    Close-up of an unsecured carabiner on climbing gear, causing worry and making palms sweat.

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    #13

    My Hobbies Are Smoking Weed And Rescue Stray Dogs In The Woods

    Image collage showing a stray dog with captions describing a rescue, making people’s palms sweat online.

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    #14

    Someone's Illegal Pet Tiger Got Loose In A Houston Neighborhood

    A tiger roaming a residential neighborhood, making people’s palms sweat with this shocking sight.

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    #15

    Extreme Camping

    Two climbers resting in a hanging tent on a steep cliff, illustrating intense situations from the online group Heck No.

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    Data1001
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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Somnambulists need not apply.

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    #16

    Glass Bridge In China Breaks During High Winds

    Glass bridge with broken panels over a deep forest valley, showcasing a nerve-wracking moment causing palms to sweat.

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    #17

    Dropped My Phone On This & Had A Huge "Whew" Moment When It Didn't Fall In. Drove Off & Realized My S Pen Is Missing 20 Minutes Later. Came Back To The Scene Of The Crime And Couldn't Believe My Luck

    Car tire dangerously close to a large drain grate, a palm-sweat moment from online group images.

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    #18

    I Looked Over The Edge Of A Building In NYC And Saw This Crazy Reflection [oc]

    Aerial view of a busy city intersection with taxis, trucks, and pedestrians creating a tense urban traffic scene.

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    #19

    Alex Honnold Free-Soloing The Walls Of El Patrero Chico. Mexico, 2014

    Rock climber in a red shirt scaling a steep cliff, showcasing extreme tension and making palms sweat in this online group.

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    #20

    Brown Bear Sneaks Up On Kid Who Actually Does An Amazing Job At Staying Calm Thanks To Dad's Help

    Boy hiking in forest unknowingly followed closely by a bear, creating a palms-sweat moment from online group images.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ll bet I know what’s in that kid’s pants right now! (And if the text is correct, I think Dad is a fυcking superhero and the kid is unspeakably brave!)

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    #21

    This Is The Kind Of Sh#t We Have To Deal With In Aus. I Hate Huntsman Spiders

    Man capturing large spider with plastic container indoors, highlighting moments that make people’s palms sweat online.

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    #22

    That's Kinda High

    Two shirtless climbers on a narrow rock ledge high above a forest, capturing a thrilling and sweat-inducing moment.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aside from the couple where the girl is taking a photo on her boyfriend’s shoulders, these are the two stupidest people on this page. I may MAYBE see how they got up there, but getting down? I can only think of one way, and for all I know, it’s how they got down from there.

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    #23

    Bears Are Not Welcome Customers

    Bear nervously opening and closing a store door, causing palm-sweating moments in an online group.

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    #24

    Why Would Anyone Attempt This

    Man balancing on precarious rock edge with arms outstretched, a suspenseful moment making palms sweat online

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    #25

    A Bear Running Upstream, A Little Too Close

    Brown bear standing in shallow river with people nearby, an image sure to make palms sweat in this online group.

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    #26

    Installing A Glass Rail On Every Floor

    Two men nervously holding a large glass panel over a curved railing, causing palms to sweat from tension.

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    #27

    Spelunker Gets Stuck In A Partially Submerged Cave Section

    Man trapped in a low, narrow underground space with water, creating a palms sweat moment from an online group.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NO NO NO NO NO. My absolute worst nightmare.

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    #28

    Florida Citizenship Test

    Alligator emerging near a boat while a person feeds it, capturing a tense moment that makes palms sweat online.

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    #29

    Caress Your Pet Cobra

    Close-up images of a person holding a cobra snake, creating a tense and sweat-inducing moment online.

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    #30

    A Tourist Sitting On Top Of The Pedra Da Gávea Mountain, Brazil

    Person sitting on cliff edge with ocean below, a breathtaking view that makes palms sweat with thrill and fear.

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    #31

    Photographing My Friend In An Abandoned Theme Park

    Person standing on a high roller coaster track surrounded by foggy mountains and dense forest, creating a palms sweat moment.

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    #32

    This Photographer Is Playing A Potentially Deadly Fight Or Flight Game With Polar Bear

    Person in white winter gear encountering a polar bear in snowy Arctic landscape, causing suspense and palm sweat moments.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "“If it's brown, lie down. If it's black, fight back. If it's white, good night."

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    #33

    Graffiti Artists On 430ft Bridge

    Three men precariously standing on a narrow ledge under a large bridge, creating a palms sweat moment.

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    #34

    Keep Swiming

    Underwater images of a woman in snorkeling gear facing close proximity to a large crocodile, evoking intense tension and fear.

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    #35

    Always Check The Carabiners

    Climber's hands securing carabiners and feet on cliffside steps, creating palm-sweating moments in an online group.

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    #36

    Bear With Me On This One

    Brown bear near camping chair in wilderness, capturing a tense moment that makes palms sweat in nature encounters.

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    #37

    Professional Climber Uses A “Knee Bar” To Bring Blood Back To His Arms

    Rock climber gripping steep cliff face, showcasing intense strength and focus in a high-risk outdoor challenge.

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    #38

    Who Else Relates??

    Two men climbing steep mountain cliffs, gripping chains tightly, with a dramatic rocky landscape in the background.

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    #39

    This Guy Handling Those Giant Wasps

    Man surrounded by bees on his hand and ceiling, creating a suspenseful moment causing palms to sweat online.

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    #40

    Skydiving From A Hot Air Balloon

    Man hanging from edge of tall building with aerial view below, a tense moment that makes palms sweat online.

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    #41

    Saw A Bentley Parked Like This In Zurich And It Immediately Gave Me Anxiety

    Low-profile car with severely deflated tire parked on asphalt, creating a palm-sweating moment for viewers.

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    6 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’ve ridden in fancy sports cars twice. Not sure how I even managed it the second time. The entire time, you’re aware of how close your toys are to scraping off on the asphalt. It’s TERRIFYING, and NOT fun! Every time I see someone in one of these things, I wonder whether he still has his toys. Yuck. NEVER AGAIN.

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    #42

    Breathtaking View

    Snow-covered mountain peak with person standing near edge, illustrating palm-sweating fear from extreme heights.

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    #43

    Descending Only By Stair Frames

    View looking down a narrow, precarious stairway creating a sweaty palm moment in this online group image.

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    #44

    Longways Down

    Warning sign for emergency exit device on metal surface next to aerial view of wind turbine blades and green field.

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    On The Edge

    Man smiling while dangerously cutting a rope mid-zipline in a heart-stopping online group image that makes palms sweat.

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