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You Probably Don't Know How Much Danger You're In

You Probably Don't Know How Much Danger You're In
There's a surprising amount of seemingly safe activities out there that carry a whole lot more risk than you might think.
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The world out there is scary. Heck, even a quick glance at the sun could ruin our eyesight, so we're keeping our heads on a swivel for unexpectedly dangerous activities.

Redditor u/Dani0873 wanted to know exactly what kind of dangers were waiting to befall us during fairly normal activities, and we take no pleasure in reporting that there are so, so many risky things that are easy to miss.


What are some really dangerous things most people donโ€™t realize are dangerous?
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This terrifying thread has gathered more than 6,000 comments, so we've sifted through them to pick out the best ones. Stay safe!


A fun day at the beach is one moment away from being dragged out to sea

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You're not cleaning efficiently, you're making the air toxic

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Feeling groggy is the least of your worries if you're not sleeping

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Even a shoving match is enough to accidentally kill someone under the right conditions

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One bad doctor could be detrimental your health

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Skipping the dentist won't just make your teeth worse, it could prevent you from detecting a life-threatening issue

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Counterintuitively, the less sharp the knife, the more dangerous it can be

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Escalators can be extremely dangerous if something gets caught

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There is no amount of time saved that is worth injuring someone for

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