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50 Times People Had Such A Close Call With Disaster, It Made Them Believe In Luck (New Pics)
Let’s not be naive, the world can be a dangerous place. Accidents can and do happen daily—they’re a part of being human. We have to somehow balance the knowledge that bad things can happen to us, while minimizing the risks we face, and also trying to live life to the fullest, without fear. After all, you can't spend the rest of your days hiding in a corner somewhere, scared to do anything. However, it’s moments where you are literally an inch away from getting disastrously hurt that can (almost) make you start believing in Luck with a capital ‘L.’
Bored Panda has compiled this list of pics and stories, showing how people miraculously avoided what could have been some truly nasty accidents. They came away unscathed thanks to pure luck (and possibly a guardian angel or two, depending on your beliefs).
When you’ve scrolled through this list and upvoted the posts that made you do a double-take, feel free to take a look at Bored Panda’s earlier feature about narrow escapes right over here.
Bored Panda reached out to award-winning business psychologist and wellbeing specialist Lee Chambers with a couple of questions about living with confidence, as well as what mindset can help us recover more quickly if we do happen to get into an accident. The Startups 100 Index, the leading award for UK-based startups, has recently inducted Lee's company, Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, into its ranks and he has been widely praised for his success. Read on for our interview with the psychologist.
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#1
This Is Jeremiah. Jeremiah Wore Safety Goggles While Angle Grinding. Jeremiah Still Has His Right Eye. Be Like Jeremiah
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I'm an occupational health and safety physician. BE LIKE JEREMIAH!
Domi 2 years ago
I like the description of the picture, simple and memorable. And I hope that a few guys will start following it.
Nunya Bidness 2 years ago
Digging safety glasses out from the back of the drawer...
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OhnoI’vebeencensored 2 years ago
Unfortunately the rest of the tiny whale is lodged in his head.
HelluvaHedgehogAlien 2 years ago
Jeremiah is good. Be like Jeremiah. I am not good. I fell off a tree because of stupidity. Do not be like me. Be like Jeremiah
James Frail 2 years ago
Protective eyewear prevents eye injury in a situation where such things are likely to occur. Inigo Montoya has something to say to you.
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Whitefox 2 years ago
As a cyclist, I wore my helmet, glasses and gloves. Good thing too. My front tire came loose and threw me over the handle bars into gravel. My helmet was dented, my gloves absolutely shredded and my glasses had a nice bit of gravel stuck in the left lens. I would have been more FUBARd than just some gnarly road rash.
Dorothy Stovall 2 years ago
I did that once as a pre-teen in the 70's. Hurt and bloody for a long long time.
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Swiss Cheese 2 years ago
Congrats Jeremiah for wearing safety equipment. @everyone: BE LIKE JEREMIAH
Psychologist and wellbeing specialist Lee, the founder of Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing, explained to Bored Panda that, in modern times, we're exposed to more negative news which might make the world seem a bit more dangerous than it actually is.
"Part of being able to live with confidence is accepting that accidents do happen, and that in the modern world, we see them more often than they actually happen due to the media we consume," he said.
"Appreciating that there are things that are out of control is powerful, as this helps us to get clear on what we can control from a risk perspective, to make our lives as safe as possible, but not waste time worrying about things we can't."
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#2
Sometimes It Pays To Have A Dirty Car. My Son Got Rear-Ended Last Night, The Other Driver Was Aggressive And Left Without Exchanging Info
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
I had a friend that rear ended a parked car lol, now this was a rural área and no One Saw it, só the twat bolted, whe he got home, 40 or 50 km away hide the car in the Garage, and then noticed he left the front bumper ( with the licence ) at the Crash site lolol.
DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
That guy was like a real villain, he even left his calling card. Lol
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Drunk dude hit my parked car in a lot. NO damage to his. Then he tried to walk past me. I stopped him and questioned him. He told me my damage was dirt and walked off! Dirt doesn't separate a car into different pieces. If I had not walked out at that exact moment, I would have NO idea who hit my car.
#3
A Tram In The Netherlands Failed To Stop In Time And Broke Through The Emergency Barrier. It's Being Held Up By The Statue Of A Whale's Tail
Walter Bravenboer 2 years ago
I live close to it! The metro was empty, the driver made an error. The Whale tails mark the end of the line there. Schermafbe...b7-png.jpg 
Zander Porbanda 2 years ago
This is why, and I’ve been saying it for years, we need more whale statues.
Seth 2 years ago
Seems like a contrived action sequence for a hero to perform a daring rescue in a movie.
Irish woman abroad 2 years ago
If they put this in a movie, nobody would believe it.
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Steal 2 years ago
Spoiler alert! This is similar to a scene in the American movie Speed.... except....in the movie...they made it across. 🙂
Bad Alchemy 2 years ago
Those passengers sure have a whale of a tale to tell. Okay, I'll just let myself out now.
Meanwhile, we can aim to be more mindful of the content that we consume. That way, we can switch our perspectives and see opportunities rather than potential threats. "Other things to consider are ensuring we sleep well, which supports our emotional balance, eating well as this impacts our mood, and moving our bodies, as this protects against worrying and rumination," the wellbeing specialist pointed out that we should all strive to get the basics right first.
Psychologist Lee was also kind enough to share his thoughts on the values and beliefs that can help someone recover more quickly if they happen to get hurt badly in an accident. "Some important things to consider is that with accidents, we need to come to a place of acceptance about what has happened, in order to move past the suffering and start to focus on a growth mindset," Lee said.
#4
These Coins Stopped A Bullet And Saved My Great-Grandfather's Life During World War 1
Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
Wow... My great grandpa's army buddy (WWII) was saved by a Bible in his shirt pocket... the bullet stopped right at the verse "A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee."
Let’s Be Kind 2 years ago
Psalm 91:7. The book of Psalm is about halfway through the Bible.
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Tina Harnish 2 years ago
Books (including Bibles) and coins. You never know when you're going to need them.
#5
We Were Seconds Away From Losing Our Home To The California Fire. Thank You To All The Firefighters That Saved Our Community
Steal 2 years ago
Yes you were! I'm happy you made it out safely and your home was not lost. ❤️
Rumina Io 2 years ago
We need to do away with lawns and golf courses in places like California and Arizona. Not enough water for them! Time to get rid if HOA nonsense rules.
Susan Reid Smith 2 years ago
In this case, the plain low grass may have helped save the home. The area free of trees and plants that could catch fire creates what is called a defensible space.
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Bookworm 2 years ago
If you want to show your appreciation, tell the fire companies to hire former inmate firefighters. California depends on inmates risking their lives to keep the whole system from collapsing, and then most of them can't get firefighting jobs after their release because of their criminal records.
#6
This Is Why You Wear A Full Helmet. My Friend Was Hit By Someone Who Ran A Red Light. If He Had Wore A Skull Cap, He'd Have No Lower Jaw
Aureliana 2 years ago
Lady Luck gets no credit here. The friend gets ALL of the credit for riding smart! In 20+ years of riding I can say I've seen way more people choose NOT to wear a helmet than to wear one, with reasons ranging from "it always messes up my hair" to "they are so uncomfortable"... Well none of those reasons matter if you don't have a head anymore to worry about. So I commend anyone who is smart enough to ensure their own safety while riding.
T.O.S.o.R. 2 years ago
The higher the cost of the helmet is directly related to the value of the head it is protecting!
A P 2 years ago
Not sure if cost shaming helmets is a great idea. I always wore a Bilt one (cycle gear's in house brand). I'd rather folks wear a cheaper helmet than just not wear one because they can't afford a premium brand and they don't want to be mocked for not having the most expensive bucket on the rack.
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Pamela Blue 2 years ago
A full-face helmet is a must on a motorcycle, even a moped. Getting tossed off and hitting your head/face/chin is no joke. If you don't want to have your face rearranged by some other driver, then wear a full-face helmet!
Needmorecowbell 2 years ago
My father died in August as a result of a motorcycle accident. All his fault and no other vehicles involved. He was wearing only a skullcap. He would have survived with a full helmet. Please, for your families sake as well as your own, wear a real helmet. Watching them remove life support because of a dumb choice he made was horrific.
Jill Bussey 2 years ago
Wear ALL the gear, folks. Leathers, back protector, proper footwear and a very good helmet.
"It's very easy to look at what you've lost, rather than focusing on the most positive recovery possible. This involves reflection, expressing the emotions you feel in a healthy way, and sometimes forgiving ourselves." What also helps is practicing gratitude for what you have "rather than focusing on what you might have lost, and being resilient helps to navigate adversity and adapt to new ways of doing things."
The psychologist added that some other important things are to maintain optimism, find fun in the little things, and seek support from your network. Lee has been lauded by the Startups 100 Index for his exceptional hard work with Essentialise Workplace Wellbeing. You can find some recent coverage of his success here, here, as well as here.
#7
Friend Was Driving Down The Road And A Tree Fell On The Bed Of His Truck, Missing Passengers In The Back Seat And Horses In The Trailer He Was Pulling
LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago (edited)
Many years ago, I was in a campground that my family and I stayed at every year in summer. I had been perched on the tailgate of my dad's truck, i got up to hand my mom the dishes I was eating from when a giant branch from the tree fell right where I was sitting. Might not have killed me but it would have hurt for sure. The creepy part is? My dad's truck was new, he'd had it all of two weeks, the year before, the tree dropped a branch on someone's new truck in that spot. The owner decided that was enough of a sign and cut the tree down the next day.
DrGirlfriend 2 years ago
Crazy, seriously how did it miss everything. Very glad everything and everyone was ok, this made me.shutter
#8
This Was My Friend's Car After He Was Hit By A Semi. The Next Image Is The Only Injury He Sustained
Knitting Panda 2 years ago
Took the words right out of my mouth! That guy still has a purpose to be here.
Load More Replies... Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
I’m sorry but I think I’m time his back/neck injury will certainly present itself
#9
I Got Hit By Shrapnel In Ukraine And My Helmet Saved Me From A Very Bad Headache
Dan Padgett 2 years ago
These are the dudes and dudettes we should be thanking for their service. Holding back the Russian rat for the sake of all Europe.
Cal the dragon (she/her) 2 years ago
Stop insulting rats, Dan. Rats are amazing creatures, and they are adorable as well.
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Laura Mende (Human) 2 years ago
I'm German. I apologise for the decisions my countrie's gouvernment makes. Many people would do more for Ukraine, but politicians are afraid of Putin... I'm so sorry!
Jane Cortez 2 years ago
Thank you for your courage, valour and fighting for freedom. I pray for victory.
It’s a good idea to learn what to do if you’re ever in a fire, see someone drowning, spot someone who got electrocuted, or notice someone choking, etc. These are examples of emergency situations that you can prepare for in advance and do drills so that you know what to do under stress. This way, you’re prepared and won’t be panicking when the dung hits the fan.
However, aside from basic safety precautions, there are plenty of situations that are disasters-in-waiting that you can’t feasibly prepare for. For example, you probably don’t expect your power tools to suddenly break and send metal fragments flying everywhere. The best you can do is get in the habit of wearing safety gear like goggles, and make sure that you take care of your tools.
Similarly, it would be mind-boggling to prepare for an eventuality like someone plowing their car through the wall of your building in the middle of the night. It’s a frightening thought. And people have avoided getting hurt due to blind luck. But it’s not exactly a situation that you could see potentially happening.
There are just way too many factors to consider! And it would overwhelm pretty much everyone if they tried to cover all of their bases, all the time. They’d probably end up living in an isolated bunker on a mountain somewhere… but even there, you’d still have to deal with dangers like tripping and falling.
#10
A Pole Flew Through My Friend's Windshield While Driving Down I-80 Outside Of Berkeley, California Almost Impaling Him
Sar-kei Scyence 2 years ago
I realise US healthcare is expensive but these DIY vasectomies are getting out of hand.
Domi 2 years ago
Your comment evokes so many feelings in me, laughter, surprise, sadness, ...
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Aureliana 2 years ago
As someone who works in health insurance I should not have laughed as much as I did at this comment 😂
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marianne eliza 2 years ago
Also in CA. Bay Area years ago: Women driving along a bridge, I think San Mateo or Dumbarton, ran over a piece of rebar that had been dropped by someone. Rebar penetrated the underside of the car and impaled the driver, killing her. Emergency services responding to the ensuing accident didn't know what had happened until they tried to remove the body from the car.
Aureliana 2 years ago
My Dad was a proud member of the San Mateo Fire Department for more than 30 years and he was one of the first responders to this call. I've never seen anyone else mention this story. I remember when he told us about it, just conversationally like "so the craziest thing happened..." it terrified me to know that even if we are driving safely and others are driving safely, death can still come for us with no warning. This story has been at the back of my mind while I'm driving ever since.
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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
What in the Final Destination is this!?!?! I'd probably have fainted.
#11
This Is Why Hockey Players Wear Masks
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
You don't even wanna know the horror stories of people getting hit in the groin protectors in cricket.
Sarah SH 2 years ago
I was just thinking that. Bullets, flames and axes are useless, but the helmet is his Achilles heel.
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David 2 years ago
And cups. Used to play on a local team. Always full gear during a real game. But one day at practice I didn't wear my cup. Saw a really fast slap shot heading right for my crotch. Only thing I had time to do was toe stop up onto my toes to make myself a tad taller. I felt the puck just barely brush the bottom of my sack as it few by. That would have hurt SOOOO bad. I ALWAYS wore my cup after that.
Okasan Willis 2 years ago
And the field hockey "puck" is a rubber coated wooden ball
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Katherine Heasley 2 years ago
Which means she not only gets to have that patented "I play hockey" look, she gets to live to enjoy it.
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago (edited)
Aren't those things padded on the ínside? Because thats a s****y protection level.
#12
Went To The Gas Station Last Night For 5 Minutes To Get Beer And Came Back To This. My Room Is The Window To The Right. I Feel Insanely Lucky Right Now. Might Go Gambling
Feathered Dinosaur 2 years ago
I wouldn't gamble, their luck has clearly all been used up for this
ric carter 2 years ago
We lived in a funky residential area on a hill amid a redwood grove near San Francisco California. A hurricane-force gale blew a tree onto a neighbor's home, crushing her bed. She luckily had come home drunk, slept on the living-room couch, and thus survived. I'm sure there's a moral to this tale. Pass the jug of Red Port wine, hey?
Stephanie 2 years ago
Enough mass + enough acceleration = enough force to go through a brick wall
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Ben 2 years ago (edited)
Very good point. Those aren't complete bricks are they? This looks like the contractors cut the brinks in two to save money. We needs a mason to gives us his/her thoughts.
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Based on the CDC’s data from 2020, the leading causes of death in the United States were heart disease (696,962 deaths), cancer (602,350), Covid-19 (350,831), accidents (200,955), stroke (160,264), and chronic lower respiratory diseases (152,657). Alzheimer’s killed 134,242 Americans while Diabetes claimed the lives of 102,188 people in the country.
Meanwhile, the leading causes of death around the world are cardiovascular diseases, cancer, high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, high blood sugar, and air pollution. We might not be able to control many things that happen to us, but we can eat healthy food and get plenty of movement, in order to reduce our risks of certain diseases.
Having an active social life and keeping your stress under control can also help your body and mind stay healthy. Social isolation is just as bad as smoking, so you shouldn’t neglect to build genuine social connections. Try to stay in touch with your family and friends as much as possible.
#13
To Be Fair It Could Have Been Worse
Maya Baggins 2 years ago
Nope, they already used all of their constitutional share of good luck
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EJBWritesBooks 2 years ago
Whomst the f*cketh planted those trees in such shallow, close-to-sidewalk soil?
BoredPamda 2 years ago
We have this issue a lot in Washington state. Because it rains so much, the roots don't need to go deep. We also get a lot of wind storms where I live-- sustained 30-40mph with gusts of 60-70mph
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Laura Gillette 2 years ago
If we planted more than grass, the roots of plants surrounding the trees would be deeper and the turf might not have pulled up.
Your Local Battleship 2 years ago (edited)
Poor trees TwT Even us battleships respect nature… captain, could you brush the tears off my hull?
scag$y 2 years ago
Imagine the driver phoning their boss to explain why they can't get in today.
Queen of cats and candy 2 years ago
Boss would say"I DONT CARE GET OVER HERE OR NO MONEY FOR A MONTH"but boss never pays
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The Coronavirus Saved Us. This Is Our AP Office This Morning After The Beirut Explosion
Julie 2 years ago
The Beirut explosion would have killed thousands if it wasn't for quarantine. Everyone would have been in their office or driving back home on the highway by the port.
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Danish Susanne 2 years ago
Except when a truck drives throuh the wall to end up in your sittingroom
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POKEPOKEpikapika 2 years ago
corona virus is also good because if you live in a cold place the mask protects you from cold
Happy chicken 2 years ago
Hot places too. Second I took of my mask I had chapped lips for days.
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Well, That Was Lucky
xolitaire 2 years ago
? All I see is that tree taking an extra big step to avoid touching the car
While a thriving social life and exercise alone won’t make you magically immune to accidents, you’ll be far fitter and more capable to bounce back after your stay at the hospital. Moreover, having others support you in your time of need can make a massive difference in your recovery. Control the things that you can control. Prepare for the most common risks. And then go about your day, taking the necessary safety precautions, but without constantly looking above your head for falling pianos.
#16
Y'all Can't Tell Me God Ain't Real
Sara Aguilar 2 years ago
That was my question LOL black shoes so I think Gohan
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The Pants with Nobody Inside 2 years ago
That's not a miracle unless there's a dirty litter box below.
Anja Schmidt 2 years ago
Compared with other cases I cannot see a drama here besides processed chicken food ...
#17
Truck Goes Over Bridge, Is Saved By Safety Chains Hooked Up To RV
Veronica Jean 2 years ago
I can tell you from personal experience that while that is a very valid concern, it tends to not be the concern of the people inside or the paramedics :) it feels my heart to see someone worried about it though, makes this little tree hugger feel much better about the world
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Rebelliousslug 2 years ago
This terrifies me every time I see it. I’m not sure I would have survived anyway, having had a massive heart attack while dangling inside the truck. But a big woohoo for safety chains
DrGirlfriend 2 years ago
I would of died just breaking over that barrier... Like can you even fathom the thoughts of seeing the ski when breaching then turning down into the rocks below... And the windshield possibly giving away at any second.. this got to me. I don't ever want to do this Rebell
Load More Replies... Mouse 2 years ago
Both passengers survived. This is a news story about it. https://idahonews.com/news/local/eastbound-interstate-84-traffic-being-diverted-due-to-crash
Steal 2 years ago
Hopefully everyone survived. That is crazy. Hats off to the guy in the sweatshirt...he hath no fear it appears. 😬
Xenia Harley 2 years ago
I believe they had dogs with them in the truck, that were also saved!
DrGirlfriend 2 years ago
I've been in some accidents, that moment where you think this is it... I cannot fathom the fear of being in that truck as it went over that barrier and faced that rocky death. Omg this is insanely lucky
Lady of the Mountains 2 years ago
I remember this, I lived nearby, both people in the truck survived
#18
Good Karma: No Flat Tire And A New Good Lucky Charm In The Process
John L 2 years ago
Maybe no flat, but I bet that impact point is going to bubble after some time.
Boggitha Johns 2 years ago
Im assuming they got a new tire and the "no flat" means they were able to get home safely without a flat
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sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Just a reminder to check the tread wear on your Wheel of Suffering and Desire
Good luck might help us avoid getting hurt. However, ironically, not all good luck is, well, good for us. For example, many people dream about winning the lottery, getting a ton of money, and then living (what they assume will be) in style, without a care in the world. Nothing could be further from the truth.
Unless you religiously practice stealth wealth and keep your winnings a secret, you might soon find your life turning into hell. You might soon find your family and friends resenting you for not sharing your newfound wealth with them. Even if you get them gifts or spread your money around a bit, they might still feel like you owe them more. As such, some of them might expect you to pay for their jet-setting trips around the world or ask you to get them luxury goods or even cars.
#19
We Were Sitting On The Chairs, Smoking A Cigarette, Talking, Laughing, Then A Car Fell On Us (Everybody's Ok)
Yael David 2 years ago
This happened in Haifa, Israel... in a part where the city is built on the Carmel, hill side. There are many buildings that the street is higher than the base of the house... and you go either up or down from street level... the driver lost control over the car an it fell from the street 😅
Jaaawn 2 years ago
Oooh my mother used to live in Haifa. I'll ask her if she remembers the layout.
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Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Thank the Gods it was just a car lol, a few years a go the same thing happened to a brand new house ( when i say brand new, they where finishing the hardwood floors for the owner to move on ), but instead of a car, it was a 12 wheels 10 ton truck, and it landed right in a suport pilar, ( it also landed on the carpenter, which was my client L200, and that's how i knew about the hardwood floors), that brand new house was demmed not safe to live in, untill it had big repairs, demolish part of the house and rebuild it again level repairs ( insurance took care of that ), now here is the kicker the truck was owned by my boss trucking company, and the driver was my coworker, and he swears by his kids he used the pneumátic brakes on the truck.
#20
Almost Died This Morning On The Highway. This Thing Bounced From The Left Lane Up In The Air And Impaled My Windshield
MyDogIsSoWeird 2 years ago
Omg final distinction and thanks for confirming why I never want to be behind a truck hauling anything like this yikes!!!!
Bill Swallow 2 years ago
I've heard people say they drive a 4x4, but I don't think this is what was meant...
#21
Dropped My Keys At Work Today
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
Now this looks like Final Destination! Ok, flying logs didn't kill you? Then I guess you'll innocently drop your keys....
Dale Combes 2 years ago
I managed an apartment house with an elevator and had to go down to the basement and retrieve keys and other things occasionally.
Katie Lutesinger 2 years ago
Hey, I have that exact same clip! Maybe I should put it on my keys just to be safe.
Similarly, if they announce your name and/or picture after you win the super mega ultra jackpot, don’t be surprised if distant acquaintances, long-lost relatives, and complete strangers badger you for cash. Some of them might legitimately need your help. Others might tell you a sob story to play you like a fiddle.
#22
A Second Glance Saved Me From Living A Nightmare Tonight
Senjo Krane 2 years ago
Me too. I had to give myself a stern talking to - it's only a picture! Get a grip.
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Jason 2 years ago
Over 30 years ago I took a drink of water in the middle of the night and a roach ran onto my face from the cup. Still haven't forgotten the roach legs running across my lips
Old Roadie 2 years ago
Failed to notice a June bug on my can... just relaxed in front of campfire. Until I took a swig. BZZzzzZZZzzzzT! Hard to say which of us was more traumatized... but you haven't fully exercised your vocabulary until you get a June bug in your mouth.
shawn mckinney 2 years ago
Omggg what a nightmare. I've changed my drinking habits due to posts like these. I no longer leave containers of liquids lying around only to finish them later.
#23
Customer Said All 4 Of Them Were Uninjured But We Can’t Say The Same About The Car
Adam L 2 years ago
Omg, my wife and I avoid log trucks on the highway because of those movies...
Load More Replies... Kim Landfather 2 years ago
That's one way to log your hours while driving, as long as you remember where you bark the car because it's important to remember where you leaf it. Okay, WTF is wrong with me?
Em 2 years ago (edited)
I once had a splinter just like this in my middle finger if the car was me finger. The splinter entered in my cuticle and exited through my nail. This all happened at school btw. And i thought i was gonna die. But the splinter got taken out. All I’m left with is not knowing which hand that it was on(I have bad memory)and a terrible fear of splinters/pokey wood Edit : it felt like a burning stabbing in my finger
#24
This Man's Phone Was Pierced With An Arrow While He Was Taking A Picture Of Another Man Threatening To Shoot Him
Debby Keir 2 years ago
No archer points his arrow at a person unless they are threatening....
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Kenny Kulbiski 2 years ago
Wait a minute. A guy's gonna shoot you and your priority is to get a picture? Whatever happened to running away, defending yourself, screaming and all that other stuff?
LovingKnuckle 2 years ago
Sooooo we live in a world that if someone is threatening to shoot a fûcking arrow at you, you take an iPhone pic rather than run? Sounds about right
Aureliana 2 years ago
I have so many questions, but the first and foremost is where does this guy live that people threaten (and then proceed) to shoot others with *arrows*?!? Ngl if someone was threatening me with a bow and arrow, as a city girl I'd probably get a video too like "hey y'all check out Robinhood over here 🤣" but I guess this is a thing now. Smh.
If you want to be generous and give back to the community, do so on your own terms: find a charitable organization that means a lot to you and make a donation. Don’t feel obligated to help everyone who demands your attention. Otherwise, you’ll soon find that you no longer have any money left, and you don’t have the means to support your nearest and dearest for generations to come.
#25
Snorkeler Finds Lost Wedding Ring Wrapped Around A Mullet Fish Off Of Norfolk Island
Adam Vonder Ahe-Cossey 2 years ago
It must have been Beyonce's fish - she liked it, so she put a ring on it! I'll see myself out...
#26
Too Close For Comfort
Ace 2 years ago
Light/shadows/reflections/focus suggest that the strike is actually somewhere among the trees in the background
Upil 2 years ago
I still consider Misses a few hundred meters as a pure luck tho...
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#27
Seriously, Proper Lab Attire Saved Me From Certain Blindness
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
Always wear safety glasses, even at home. I don't how many times my glasses have saved my eyes while I'm carving timber
David 2 years ago
Once in a paper mill we were fixing a leak on a valve that had white liquor in it. Nickname for an acid they use to break down the wood fiber. Was wearing acid gear but somehow a tiny drop got past by face shield onto the side of my cheek. Just a tiny droplet and it burned instantly. No serious injury but it made me appreciate wearing the mildly annoying safety gear.
Cthulhu is Alive 2 years ago
The reddit thread says it was a flavouring compound.
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Another danger of falling victim to a massive stroke of luck, at least financially, is the constant stress you’re under now that you’ve won the lottery. The pressure you’re under, as well as the vast cash reserves at your fingertips, might tempt you to gamble, drink, and party hard. Unless you have the willpower and discipline to moderate these impulses, you might end up wrecking your health, losing your wealth, and flushing your good reputation down the sewer.
#28
Close Call, Nail Didn’t Even Graze Fingers
ERIN W. 2 years ago
By Not paying attention and possibly going to fast with a nail gun!I'm glad he still has his finger though! DANG that was a little too close for comfort for me! 😯😟
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Tina Harnish 2 years ago
Tempting to make you start wearing two pairs of gloves in the future.
#29
A Boulder Fell On My In-Laws' Car In Idyllwild, CA. How Lucky The People Weren't Hit
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
Luckily, the second boulder caught the mother-in-law as she tried to make her escape further down the road
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
That, a significant emotional event, as well as a full on " Code brown trauser incident " ( i know because i went though a similar situation, though my boulder was 100 Times smaller, but it was on the middle of the road where i was driving at frikking pitch black 1 AM, thank God i had a 4x4 and i manage to go Over it, but it still caused havock on my steering alighnment, i had One wheel straight and one slightly off to the right )
Mickysixxx 2 years ago
You know what they say "falling rocks do not stop" they will just smash into anything without a care and stop for nobody lol /s
Mimi Rhodes 2 years ago
Depends on whether or not you like your in-laws if that was good or bad luck. IJS
#30
Well, That Was Close. Crate Dropped, And No Beer Spilled
Pim Tempelaars 2 years ago
No no no that would've been perfect! Berliner Kindl is by far the worst beer I've ever tasted. It smells so bad
In short, if you literally win the jackpot, the best approach is to enjoy things quietly and make plans for the future. Try to resist telling everyone about just how lucky you were. The same people who would be glad to see you’re all right after a close call with a potential accident might have a very different opinion about you ‘bragging’ about your lottery winnings. It’s weird how that works.
#31
Got A Paint Chip In My Eye Today. Contact Lense Saved Me
Nadine Debard 2 years ago
Happened to me, without the contact lens. It was about midnight and I was chilling, looking at my ceiling. It hurt like a lash in the eye. I used physiological saline, but it began worse. Then I decided to go to 'eye emergency' department (I live in a big city and we have some specialized emergency departments, eyes, teeth, hand and feet, obstetrics, children...). The ophtalmologist managed to remove the paint chip. My cornea was scratched in many places and I needed antibiotics and eye ointment for ten days. He told me that if I had waited before seing a specialist, I could have experienced a very serious infection and possibly lose my eye. For a paint chip.
Disgruntled Pelican 2 years ago
Similar story here! I was 10 and ran next door to the neighbors garage because he had something for my dad and when I got back, my eye started itching like crazy! My parents tried flushing it, etc because it kept getting worse but they couldn't see anything. They get me to the ER and I have a freaking metal fleck imbedded in the white of my eye, next to my iris. They had to basically dig it out and I can say that I had a dent on my eyeball for like 8 years before it healed fully! No lasting damage and I was back at school right away.
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Katie Hernandez 2 years ago
have fun getting that out. I once got hot sauce in my eyes while I was putting up pots when I was around 11 or so fun times...
#32
Tree Fell And This Is Now The Luckiest Guy In Town This Morning
Sophia Watanabe 2 years ago
One thing- did any of y’all notice there is one k**b on the tree just barely touching the car?
Amy Taylor 2 years ago
My next door neighbors have a birch tree. I woke up for work and saw that it completely uprooted and fell on my little Chevy Volt. After I had my husband help me move it off, we realized that their picket fence broke the fall and there wasn't a scratch on my car, lol
#33
I Was Trying To Eat And Drive On My Way To My First Day Of Work Today, And My Seatbelt Saved Me. Always Wear Your Seatbelt
YourSecretSanta 2 years ago
Or, and hear me out here, don't eat while you're driving. That's just stupid
David 2 years ago
Not really. Stupid is prioritizing the food. I have eaten while driving off and on over the decades. But I put a small towel over my lap. The key thing is if I drop anything I let it fall and keep my eyes on the road. The danger comes when people look down and bend over to pick up that nugget they just dropped. Basically same as for changing a CD or grabbing a tissue or something. Outside the car is your priority and everything else is secondary.
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Lily Mae Kitty 2 years ago
or you could actually give yourself enough time to get ready and have breakfast like a normal person. Eating while driving is dangerous and dumb.
Marcos Valencia 2 years ago
So, you were eating while driving... I really couldn't care less about your shirt and your first day of work...
Miss Frankfurter 2 years ago
Eating while you’re driving is dangerous. It is so easy to seriously choke. You will not be able to calmly pull over to a safe place to stop. You will panic so severely that you won’t be paying attention to anything but the fact that you cannot breathe. You may die and take some other person/people with you.
Hugo Santos 2 years ago (edited)
Eat and drive can be more dangerous than drink and drive. Actually, anything you do while driving may get you killed. I know a guy who broke both legs just because he was putting his cigarette out on the ashtray while driving on a private dirt road with no other vehicles...
#34
The Cat Knocked My Daughter’s Fish Bowl Off The Dresser
NamiKoa 2 years ago
I'm glad the fish survived - but what a nightmare of a life, trapped alone in a tiny, transparent orb with a couple pink clumps as stimulation.
Iva Kazalova 2 years ago
These fish bowls belong only in cartoons, this is completely inhumane
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DennyS (denzoren) 2 years ago
Please don't put fish in small bowls. I train people in aquaculture...don't do it. It's not good for the fish at all. Get an aquarium at least for small fish.
Wolfo_not_found 2 years ago
that's way too small for a goldfish. they grow to 6-8 inches and produce a s**t ton of waste. they need at least 20 gallons.
TheDemonicCat 2 years ago
Get a nice big square tank and guess what?! The cat won't be able to knock it over and the fish will be happy!
Kennedy Kargeaux 2 years ago
GET YOUR FUCKEN FISH A PROPER FUCKEN TANK GOD DAMNIT! NO LESS THAN 7 gallons & even that's still cruel.
Saara-Elina Kaukiainen 2 years ago
Don't keep fishes in bowls. It's torture and animal cruelty.
#35
Glad I Didn’t Decide To Sit In My Car This Morning And Defrost It
sdizzle85 2 years ago
Not to be a bummer, but the branch didn't fall in while the car was parked. It PIERCED the windshield, it never hit the top of the cab at all.
The Other Other White Meat 2 years ago
Yeah I was just thinking that's a weird angle of a tree to "fall" through a car.
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Sunny Day 2 years ago
A guy I knew was career Air Force, stationed a lot in Europe. His job involved security, and he drove a camper van around. One morning he went out to warm up the van. It was so cold he decided to start the heater in the living area in the back first. He opened the sliding door, leaned in and hit start. This set off the bomb someone had put on the car. He was blown backwards out the open door and into a snow bank. Lost his eyebrows and melted his glasses, but otherwise unhurt. If he'd followed his usual routine of getting into the driver's seat to start the van, he'd be dead.
#36
Dropped My Crumpet Over My Cup Of Tea And Thought I'd Lost It, Turns Out I'm Rather Lucky Today
Katherine Heasley 2 years ago
That's what I was thinking. He'd have been Right Put Out if he'd lost his crumpet!
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François Bouzigues 2 years ago
i genuiltely looked at the picture twice thinking what a beautiful foam on this coffee.
#37
Dropped My Phone And Had A Huge "Whew" Moment When It Didn't Fall In. Drove Off, Realized My S Pen Is Missing 20 Minutes Later. Came Back And Couldn't Believe My Luck
Mia Black 2 years ago
Since i got my First mobile Phone (i was late with that) i Always use a strap or Chain to make Sure my Phone is Always somewhere in reach of my pants. It may Fall Out of the pockets (because phones are ridiculus big and pockets ridiculus small, especially in womens pants) but Not far. Also, the First year or two i was simply Not used to Always carry or remember where the Phone was (grew Up with landlines until i was Like 18)
Apachebathmat 2 years ago
Even the drain doesn’t want android (sits back with tea while the down votes flood in)
#38
Buddy's Car Nearly Slides Into Thy River, Stopped Just In Time
We Were On A Break! 2 years ago
Seems like it's not out of the woods yet. Maybe even literally
Cyber Returns 2 years ago
Verily, thou hadst best call thee a toweth truck to haul thy a$$ out of yonder sh!t
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AJJ 2 years ago
There is no way anyone was driving it with all the snow and ice on the windshield and there are no tire tracks or skid marks.
Russell Tilling 2 years ago
You don't think it could have snowed after they got out?
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He could of easily froze to death stuck upside down in the car, it's a HUGE fear I have where I live. The roads are all scaled towards the water for drainage great for flooding horrible for ice.. you just slide towards a drop with freezing river and the end. Some roads have cliff sized drops.. tiny rusted out guardrail like I'll catch you, no ..no you won't.
#39
This Close Call Cut A Sheet Of Metal In My Work Gloves
Karen Philpott 2 years ago
Wish they made welding/cutting gloves in a true small size. The 'normal' size is way too big for my small hands and that makes the gloves dangerous to wear.
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Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
You should be wearing PVC anti-cut gloves dude, not " pig skin " gloves.
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Getting employees to switch to Kevlar from leather: “didn’t do the pig much good.”
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Gregg Bender 2 years ago
This is why you always wear shop gloves when working with things like sheet metal and glass.
#40
Tree Tried To Murder My Car. Survived Without A Scratch (1967 Plymouth Belvedere)
Karen Philpott 2 years ago
Nice car. Tree should've been pruned away from the power cables though.
#41
My Vanity Mirror Fell In My Bathroom. It Was Saved From Shattering By My Toothbrush
OhnoI’vebeencensored 2 years ago
…and then it fell down and smashed while he was taking a photo of it anyway
Anna Demkovych 2 years ago
This is very cool, but leaving your toothbrush like that is so gross
Rhonda Allen 2 years ago
Mirrors in our master bath all fell at once like dominos. Seconds before it happened, my husband was getting ready for work in front of them and decided he really didn’t like his shirt, so he stepped into the walk-in closet to change. Otherwise, he could have been severely injured or killed. He was alone in the house. We replaced ALL the bathroom mirrors just to be cautious. We were told the glue used around 1994 when our house was built, was later found to be defective. 😡
Let’s All Just Try And Be Decent 2 years ago
Wait but why is the mirror now miraculously upside down if it just slid down and was saved by the toothbrush? You can see the tiny bit cut out of the corner in the bottom left where the handle is on the top right of the cabinet. So it either rotated in the air 180 degrees before it fell like less than 1ft or it fell much further, he caught it and put it back, leaning it on his toothbrush to stop the fall. The great Poirot always knows!!!
Terry Waters 2 years ago
What are you talking about? The mirror has most likely been parallel to the other two equally sized/shaped mirrors. The corner was likely broken since before this happened, there's nothing in the corner that the mirror would have a piece cut off for. If you mean the k**b to the right of the ripped material, it's likely one part of what the mirror was attached to and is either way not placed in the corner where the missing corner of the mirror would fit.
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Had An Electrical Fire Last Night. A Conveniently Placed Water Line Burst From The Heat And Put It Out
#43
Bullet Came Through The Window. Passed A Few Inches Over My Brother Sleeping And Embedded In The Wall
LovingKnuckle 2 years ago (edited)
But you know what’s interesting? Even with the bullet ridden nightmarish hell scape that keeps us up all night for fear of getting shot through the walls while we eat our cheerios, we still go outside and have a pretty good day. Most of the other people on this site stay inside and rub their cats cuz they don’t want to talk to people in the Wîlly Wonka’s chocolate factory of a country they live in 🤷♂️.
Load More Replies... Jessica Bertram 2 years ago (edited)
my neighbor's kid had a bullet embed in his arm a few years ago. Went right through the wall, and was spent by the time it hit the poor kid. he was in bed. We moved from that neighborhood. yay gun culture. /s
Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
During WWII in Holland, Corrie ten Boom woke up and went downstairs in the middle of the night to have a cup of tea. When she went back upstairs, there was a ten inch long piece of shrapnel on her pillow.
Let’s Be Kind 2 years ago
She had an amazing lifelong story. I just watched a documentary about her on Amazon Prime, well worth it to see the story of this incredibly heroic family during WW2.
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Riley Quinn 2 years ago
How to tell someone you live in the US without saying you live in the US.
#44
Tripped And Shot My Boot With A 3 1/2" Framing Nail. Went Between My Toes Leaving Just A Minor Scratch
Unknown 2 years ago
Don't you have to push fairly hard on the safety piece at the end of the nail gun for this to work? I don't see how falling, the boot contacting the nail gun in a somersault way, find the nail gun, putting enough pressure on the thing.... I'm not buying this one, unless some idiot took the safety piece off, which is actually more believable than this picture 🤔
Ben 2 years ago
Correct. This one doesn't seem right. How would you have tripped and bent over and pressed hard enough to put a nail in his boot. I want the real story!
Load More Replies... LynzCatastrophe 2 years ago (edited)
How big are your toes? The steel toe ends are literally there to protect your toes. If you're buying a size or two up, that's kinda missing the point.
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
I've never said this before and I'll never say it again: I wanna see your toes.
#45
After The Storm
#46
My Son Has Had His Learner's Permit For A Year To Get His License In Two Weeks. I Asked Him To Repark The Cars In The Yard So I Could Clean The Driveway
He called me in tears because he "crashed" a tire on the tire. No damage. Lucky son
Na Schi 2 years ago
Wow, if he's driving/parking like this after one year of practicing maybe he should wait a little more before getting his license 😳
Lolly Gagger 2 years ago
I think you’ll find people who have been driving for decades make mistakes and misjudgments at times. Chill.
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Son is a sweet kid. Helping parent do a job, calls when he’s made a mistake and honestly owns up, in touch enough with emotions that he can cry. I love him.
#47
Very Very Fortunate Dealership
#48
That Was Close
shawn mckinney 2 years ago
I don't know if it's set up but I def wouldn't take a photo for fear of them falling in
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Alessa Gillespie 2 years ago
I really don't understand this constant need to document everything. It makes for fun Bored Panda articles but come on! You were lucky enough to not drop your keys in the hole and instead of picking them up you decide you are going to chance it and stop to take a picture. Social media really makes some people do dumb $hit
Larry XK 2 years ago
Half of these pots are fake, things purposely placed so as to make an impression how lucky some people are.
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Steady Now
Rosie Red 2 years ago
I would use tongs, no way I'd put my hand in there.
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Andy Saputo 2 years ago
Don't believe movies. They're perfectly safe. The part that does the grinding is at the very bottom. You would have to stick your arm down halfway down your forearm and then the switch would be out of reach. They're actually safer to use than a countertop blender or food processor. Far more people are killed falling down the stairs to get to the kitchen than ever were hurt by a disposal.
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Alicia M 2 years ago
I would have no problem reaching in there and getting this. Not that I recommend sticking hands down garbage disposals, but as long as it's turned off, and I am by the switch, knowing no one is going to touch it, I'm OK. I'm sure someone has a terrible garbage disposal story, but I've never had a garbage disposal come on mysteriously when it wasn't supposed to, and almost everywhere I've lived has had one.
Josh Coker 2 years ago
this is one of the numerous reasons why i don't wear these...mainly cause they don't stay in my ear and i sweat a lot when i'm working.
Tina Harnish 2 years ago
Note to self: extra long forceps in the toolbox. Might come in handy.
#50
Close Call
Fabian Bernard 2 years ago
There are specific anti cutting safety sleeves for that kind of work. Please use them, always ! Source : saved my arm from a chainsaw. It's made of mesh and a kind of fiber inside that messes and stops the movement of the chain instantly
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
So… chain mail? Where can I get some? Asking for a friend
Load More Replies... sofacushionfort 2 years ago
I guaran-godamn-tee you that the manufacturer of that chopsaw included a retracting machine guard.
fredrick wormley 2 years ago
Never wear long sleves around saws or other rotating machinery. The sawblade will pull your arm inti it before you know what's happening and NEVER leave your thumb sticking out with saws. If he completes that cut his thumb will be less than a half inch from the blade.
#51
Stepped On A Nail, Barely Escaped Being Impaled
Bananananana 2 years ago
Prob faked like when you used to put a needle through the top layer of your skin 🧐 tho I could be wrong
#52
This Is Not Okay. Phew
️ saturn the furry (she/they) 2 years ago
Buuuut if you did lose one, that would be fine because there are nine more!
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#53
Saw A Bentley Parked Like This In Zurich And It Immediately Gave Me Anxiety
Francesa Miller 2 years ago
A friend's son parked like that. When they got back into the car, it lowered just enough to rip the front bumper off as he backed up.
Debby Keir 2 years ago
I had a car like that (not a Bentley unfortunately) and the front was just high enough to go over a standard pavement, so happened often when parking.
#54
All Flights In Portugal Were Cancelled, Except For My Dad's
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago (edited)
Yea, thats normal now lolol ( canceled flights in Portugal i mean, isues between TAP management and workers.... )
#55
I Accidentally Shredded A Receipt That I Still Needed To Take Note Of. Luckily, It Was Short Enough To Fit Horizontally Into My Paper Shredder And The Amount Was Preserved
Sam Juan 2 years ago
Nah. There still isn't enough paper in there for it to be a CVS winter scarf.
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#56
Knocked Down My Water While Asleep And This Crack Saved Me
Marika 2 years ago (edited)
That's why clumsy me only has sealable bottles next to the bed or sofa XD
gas station cola 2 years ago
reusable ones, i hope! i have a dedicated bedside water bottle but i know too many people who buy single-use plastic bottles even though they have perfectly safe tap water & plenty of reusable bottles...
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#57
Bird Nearly Pooped On My Niece
Mickysixxx 2 years ago (edited)
One time when i was a kid (about 6ys) my mate and I were jumping on his trampoline. All of a sudden a white splat landed on his shoulder and I instantly knew what had happened. My friend however goes "what's that?" And I go "suncream" and laughed, he proceeded to rub it in 🤣😂🤣 I'm still best mates with this guy 35yrs later and still remind him lol
Jeremy James 2 years ago (edited)
One time, I was having a really quiet morning. No roommates around, just me and my cat having breakfast and enjoying the day. Finally, it was time for me to walk to work, so I head out. I get about a block from my house and here she comes walking towards me: my first human interaction of the day. I get a smile ready on my face and just as I'm about to say, "Hello," she freezes. Her face contorts into a mask of horror. She looks up, then stares me dead in the eyes and screams, "AUGH! That BIRD just POOPED on me!"
Debby Keir 2 years ago
I got splatted by a seagul once and it went between my face and my glasses - right into my eye. Very acidic.
#58
Well, That Was Close
Unknown 2 years ago
If you've never actually worn these things and are just basing them by how truly ugly they are, you have no idea! These are amazing for your feet in short sessions, they stretch your feet out, your toes, bend your arch a little bit and just feel amazing after you wear them for a bit. But no, I could never go hiking in these things or something.
#59
Knife Snapped And Nearly Hit My Wife In The Face
Spocks's Mom 2 years ago
I like Cuisinart appliances and cookware. I'll take a mental note to never buy one of their knives. 😳
CG 2 years ago
I think I see the issue. Right at the top of the dull end of the knife, it looks like there is a part that is a bit darker by comparison. That looks like it is either rust, or a bubble that formed during the forge/factory creating process. It's a weaker stress point that could break the blade, like in the pic above. I've seen some Forged in Fire, and that is a common issue I see when some blades break.
#60
I Live On The Left Side Of This Path. EF5 Tornado This Morning At 2 AM In Tennessee. Won The Lottery
Lyone Fein 2 years ago (edited)
In Judaism, it is actually considered a sin to "celebrate" good luck of this variety, that is to say in situations where others have clearly suffered injury or loss. Because when you say you are glad it didn't happen to you, you are basically saying that you are glad it happened to someone else. Instead, we are supposed to be sobered by the fragility and uncertainty of being mortal, and moved to help those in need.
Jaaawn 2 years ago (edited)
Still, it's human nature to feel that way. We have basic human instincts and feelings within us long before we have religion.
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Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
In Illinois, several years ago, a tornado hit on Sunday morning, when most of the people in the area were in church. The tornado took a straight path, but zigzagged out of the way for seven churches full of people. Just went straight around them and resumed its path. No one was hurt.
#61
Tree Stopped By Fence Inches From The Roof Of The Car, It Was Unscathed And Parked In Same Spot Next Day
#62
Back In April My Pants Got Caught On A Metal Piece In The Escalator At The New York Hotel And Somehow I Was Unharmed
Alecto76 2 years ago
I always worried about this and subjecting the public to my bottom. Luckily I only flashed them for a second when my skirt flew up while over a subway grate. It was not a sexy Marilyn Monroe moment. But my second skirt over the head because of wind on State street. Sorry tourists!
Fool of a Took 2 years ago
Was walking to work one morning and some poor, oblivious girl half a block ahead of me and on the other side of the road had her long, floaty skirt caught up in her backpack, exposing the majority of her bottom to the world. Not sure how long before she realised because I lost sight of her (was wearing heels so she was faster than me) but I can only imagine she was mortified when she realised.
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Cthulhu is Alive 2 years ago
I'm scared of escalators for this reason and the video where the woman falls into the gears up top of the escalator she was riding on.
Marie Dahme 2 years ago
I read a terrible tragedy that happened where an escalator broke and bodies kept piling up at the bottom of the machine. People had awful gashes from the teeth of the escalator on their legs and I think a few people died. Gotta google it. …..Found it ! https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/09/27/metro/investigation-continues-into-mbta-escalator-malfunction-that-sent-9-hospital/ Escalator deaths happen more often than you think!!!
#63
My Brother Was Fishing And He Pulled The Rod Too Hard. This Is Where His Bait Landed
Na Schi 2 years ago
My father got "hooked" by someone else. Was one of the few times I actually saw him crying a little when removing the hook from his calf.
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Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
Got a hook in my hair once... with the WORM. I scored though, because my crush helped me get it out... 😏
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
I actually heard this in a rural Georgia ER: “what’s the matter, darlin’?” “He gotta fishin’ lure hooked in his earlobe(?)”
Evolbeky 2 years ago
I did that once. Thought it was stuck in my hair, but when my boyfriend (now husband) went to get it out he told me it was in my scalp. Went home and he clipped of the circle bit and pushed it the rest of the way through to get it out. Didn't hurt at all though for some reason
Ty Stratton-Quirk 2 years ago
"Nice try, but Mom would ground me for life if I brought you back with a pierced ear."
#64
Almost Threw Away My Key
Insono 2 years ago
I think it's a car key that lost the black plastic grip
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When The Reporter Frantically Rings You To Say She Thinks She Left Her Phone On The Roof Of My Car. 12k Drive Home And It Is Still There. Must Be My Smooth Driving
#66
Was Working On A Squeak In The Front Bearing When I Notice This
#67
Poor Bloke Lost Part Of His Beard To An Oribital Polishing Machine. Luckily He Stopped It On Time
Domi 2 years ago
It also took his headphones, that must have been a terrible surprise when that happened. But yes, work safety says, there should be no protruding objects, neither hair nor beard, with mechanical objects.
Daffydillz~ 2 years ago
Absolutely. One of my daughter's friends had a beard about half that long and was starting work at a bread factory. He was going to have to wear a beard net to keep it mashed up by his face or cut it off. He cut it off. My daughter and her husband were so taken back by that after the way he had acted while growing it, but he said that the guys at the factory had unsavory names for the beard nets and he didn't want to deal with it. He was probably safer in the long run anyway.
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JoJo Anisko 2 years ago
Glad he's ok, but should have had it masked or netted or otherwise tied out of the way.
Lily Mae Kitty 2 years ago
1st rule of using those machines is keep every part of you out of it. His wife is probably thrilled he'll have to trim that thing. Yuck.
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Beards longer than four inches must be contained when working with moving machinery
#68
Don’t Even Know How It Missed
#69
Expensive Soundfield Equipment At Work Saved By The Cart That Just So Happened To Be In The Exact Right Spot To Catch The Water Leaking From The Ceiling
#70
What Jeans Look Like After You Accidentally Drop Sulfuric Acid On Them. I Was Wearing Them, But I'm Mostly Okay. Took Them Off Pretty Quickly
and_a_touch_of_the_’tism 2 years ago
Well, it basically burnt holes in it, it’s acid so it disintegrates. Sulphuric acid is NASTY stuff.
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Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago (edited)
You're lucky you didnt wear any plastic fiber garment. Sulphuric acid and certain fibers dont go well together [exothermic reaction causing heat & chem burns]. Dont even try with nitric acid as its going to be a loooong holiday in hospital [check e.g. nitric acid & nitril gloves on youtube]. Almost instant fire which melts the plastic deep into your flesh!
Human on a stick 2 years ago
Off topic but it looks like they have a giant pencil between their legs
#71
Well, That Was Close
#72
Engine Hoist Saves The Day
#73
My Sparkling Water Bottle Was Pretty Close To Exploding After Being Left In The Hot Car For The Day
Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago
Your username just gave me a double-take 😆
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If You Dropped Your Sawzall Blade On The US-60 On Monday, I Picked It Up For You
#75
My God, I Almost Died
Ty Stratton-Quirk 2 years ago
Nearly the same thing happened to me; I don't have any pictures, but a tree landed on my tent, with one branch going through the center of my mattress, about five minutes after I'd gotten up for the day.
Mandy Delaforce (PC Girl) 2 years ago
This is why you don't put up tents under trees, no matter how strong the tempation. :)
#76
That Was Close. Apparently, I’m Just Going To Wear Safety Glasses Every Moment I’m Working On Anything Renovation Related
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Hmmm yea, that is considered a good idea by most profecional builders.....
Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago (edited)
Had a minor bicycle accident a couple of months ago. The bicycle handlebar twisted and I fell over. Nice scar on my eyebrow. However was wearing normal glasses, The left side of my glasses was completely abraded. Thinking, if I hadnt worn one rubbing the concrete would have torn the skin from my eyebrow up to my cheekbone...........................
Leslie Harris 2 years ago
safety glasses or goggles are great any time. I was wearing sunglasses skiing, and i had fallen, another skier tried to help me up, handed me the pointy end of the ski pole and it slipped, bounced right off the center of my glasses, save my eye.
#77
My Soda Pop Can Was Pretty Close To Exploding After Being Left In The Freezer All Night
Sandy D 2 years ago
A can of soda exploded in glove box in my 75 cutlass back in late teens or early 20s. It made such an enormous mess
Lily Mae Kitty 2 years ago
'75 Cutless was a badass car! Those are worth a lot nowadays.
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"soda pop" always sounds so old timey and wholesome. Like you have to tell the soda jerk to make it for you.
Lee Henderson 2 years ago
I like popping my Dr Pepper in the freezer in the summer and have learned to put them in ziplock bags first.
Sarah SH 2 years ago
I’ve done that before. Too many times to admit. Or maybe I’ve just forgotten how many times it was…
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Too Close For Comfort
Paulo Freitas 2 years ago
Nooooooooooo, not the Countach, a Diabolo i wouldn't care, a Murcielago, i wouldn't care, an Aventador a would still not care ( insurance covers the damage ), but not the Countach... ( Yea its my dream car in case you hadn't noticed yet )
#79
Couldn’t Make It Fall Better Myself Than Hurricane Ian Dropped Pine Trees
bottomless.abyss.of.bordem 2 years ago
It's only the fact that your earlier post said hear that stopped me from hating you. Have another upvote.
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#81
Not Recommended Footwear For Desert Walks Amongst Many Many Cacti
Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago (edited)
Better than having no foot protection. Was swimming in the Adriatic see and when walking towards the beach got my foot pierced severely by sea urchins. Damn those spikes broke off and as they are very brittle, getting them out is quite the task & challenge. Never ever went into the sea again without having proper protecting feet wear.
#82
This Is Why You Never Go Flat Out On Your First Run. Thankfully I Stopped In Time. That Was Close
Colin Matthews 2 years ago
guy at my wife's work went downhill flat out, clipped a low hidden ditch and went headfirst over the bars, gets his third operation next week
SaneMinotaur (she/her) 2 years ago
Glad he survived! But it's really sad he got so badly injured.
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Too Close For Comfort
John L 2 years ago
Just recently discovered, they make liners for floor vents that will catch stuff. Of course they are meant for catching debris, so they don't fill up your vents.
Triv 2 years ago
I put dryer sheets in them. The heat comes through, heats up the dryer vents, makes the house smell nice, and catches any debris either trying to fall in or trying to be blown out.
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My Friend Dropped A Knife
Stephanie Did It 2 years ago
Always remember: A falling knife has no handle. Never try to catch it.
Jon Steensen 2 years ago
...and always move your feed out of the way when accidently dropping a knife.
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CG 2 years ago
I had a similar moment while I was cleaning a knife... except that the knife landed on my foot. It did draw blood (nothing that a quick clean and a band aid could fix), but it didn't get stuck in my foot, probably because it wasn't super sharp. Other difference was that my knife was a hunting knife, not a kitchen knife.
Hutt'nKloas 2 years ago (edited)
Hehehe. Have been that stupid as a young lad as well. Juggling with large knives, while sitting cross-legged, dropped one and got stuck in my ankle bone. Auch!
Juliette Deroulede 2 years ago (edited)
"There's something off in your presentation, Private. Can't place it. Is it your hair? Is it the wrinkle in your trousers?" "I have a knife in my foot, Sergeant." "Oh, yes, of course, that's it. The knife."
#85
Somebody Almost Electrocuted Himself At My Work Today
Fat Harry 2 years ago
Couldn't happen it it were a UK socket. There are little shutters over the live and neutral that are only opened when the longer earth pin is pushed in.
#86
Fortunately, No One Was In The Restroom When This Happened
Kel_how 2 years ago
Be careful! Trump's toilets don't flush; he's always complaining about that!
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Arwen 2 years ago
The boxes fell and blocked the door to the toilets, someone could have been trapped inside.
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There Goes My Luck
#88
Close Call. Saving Dad’s Computer When Buddy The Dog Got Tangled Up In His Headphones
#89
Coming Up Short Isn't Always A Bad Thing. Luckily This Vehicle Was Able To Stop Before Going Through This House
#90
Could Have Been Much Worse
LuckyL 2 years ago
That's the apple doctors are afraid of. Now I understand.
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Jason 2 years ago
I quit using mine for fear of that happening. Just got a core one and spend 2 seconds cutting
Load More Replies... Cthulhu is Alive 2 years ago
I thought so, too, but looking back at it, I think it's the juice from the apple wetting the board, making it patchy.
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#91
An Industrial Lawnmower Flicked A Rock Into My Car As I Drove By. Had I Not Braked For A Split Second It Would Have Gone Through My Windshield And Into My Face (Left Hand Drive)
#93
1 km/h Faster Today And This Could Have Ended Differently
Wolfgang Bonow 2 years ago
Maybe I'm blind, but what am I supposed to see here?
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Again, good luck almost happened, but was narrowly avoided
#94
I’m Also Lucky
#96
I Came Very Close To Making My Day Pretty Bad
#97
The Wind Blew The Gate Into My Car And My Tire Saved It By Millimeters. The Only Damage To My Car Is A Small Scratch On The Mirror
The mirror faced backward from the gate opening and closing presumably.
sofacushionfort 2 years ago
Google “Essie Nakajjigo” for a worst case scenario of the wind taking the gate
#99
Yesterday Almost Caught A Fatty But Luckily The Nail Came In Sideways And Never Went Through
#100
Oops, Almost Lost My Quarter
Your Local Battleship 2 years ago
Patrick Star would have been upset. (There’s a moment where he’s on a toy horse ride and he loses his last quarter, I think)
I'm.Just.A.Girl 2 years ago
You are correct! He is dreaming of it and loses his last quarter.
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Mike Fitzpatrick 2 years ago
Parking meter money. That quarter could save you from a $30+ USD ticket.
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Here's My Little Win For The Day. Coffee Machine Ran Out Of Water Whilst Left Unattended... Phew! Disaster Averted And Lesson Learnt
Mara Is… A Surgeon 2 years ago
Think that if there was anymore water in the coffee machine it would have overflowed
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What do you think ?
Alecto76 2 years ago
I'm staying in for at least a week. My luck ran out just reading most of these.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
And I am about to make a 400 km journey tonight.. wish me luck.
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Bec 2 years ago
They need to update this one with a shot of that woman in Hawaii that had a boulder come through her house right in front of her. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna68351&ved=2ahUKEwjM_fn2pPn8AhX6lIkEHW6OA38QyM8BKAB6BAgHEAI&usg=AOvVaw0Ms8g-2GU0McDC-tVCht9a
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
I have anxiety now. Hope to find a subject about cute animals to calm me back down!
SkinnyMini 2 years ago
This post turned into way too many people criticizing or damning others for either mistakes or close accidents.send help
Tavi “Raptor” Parks 2 years ago
Great, should NOT have read this I am gonna be in Atlanta GEO for the weekend
Seaside Charlie 2 years ago
A very well known British actor called Gordon Kaye was driving in a very bad storm in the UK in 1990, when a section of an advertising hoarding snapped off and went through his windscreen and into his forehead. After brain surgery he survived. Close call!
Hypoxia Smurf 2 years ago
Young and immortal, I was speeding on my bicycle downhill to a rural blind intersection, visually obscured by lines of trees. A truck whizzing along the crossroad missed me by inches. Whew. Luck has mostly been with me ever since. I shall not question it.
Alecto76 2 years ago
I'm staying in for at least a week. My luck ran out just reading most of these.
Ali H M Salehuddin 2 years ago
And I am about to make a 400 km journey tonight.. wish me luck.
Load More Replies... Bec 2 years ago
They need to update this one with a shot of that woman in Hawaii that had a boulder come through her house right in front of her. https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna68351&ved=2ahUKEwjM_fn2pPn8AhX6lIkEHW6OA38QyM8BKAB6BAgHEAI&usg=AOvVaw0Ms8g-2GU0McDC-tVCht9a
Pandasizing World Peace 2 years ago
I have anxiety now. Hope to find a subject about cute animals to calm me back down!
SkinnyMini 2 years ago
This post turned into way too many people criticizing or damning others for either mistakes or close accidents.send help
Tavi “Raptor” Parks 2 years ago
Great, should NOT have read this I am gonna be in Atlanta GEO for the weekend
Seaside Charlie 2 years ago
A very well known British actor called Gordon Kaye was driving in a very bad storm in the UK in 1990, when a section of an advertising hoarding snapped off and went through his windscreen and into his forehead. After brain surgery he survived. Close call!
Hypoxia Smurf 2 years ago
Young and immortal, I was speeding on my bicycle downhill to a rural blind intersection, visually obscured by lines of trees. A truck whizzing along the crossroad missed me by inches. Whew. Luck has mostly been with me ever since. I shall not question it.
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