What do trees, water, laziness and sleep deprivation have in common? It might seem like a random list of things that have no connection whatsoever. But actually, they all fall into the category of dangers that are seemingly harmless.
Water can drown you, trees can fall on you, laziness or a sedentary lifestyle is a slow train to the grave, and sleep deprivation can drive you crazy and/or make you do things that'll have the Grim Reaper coming for you faster than you can count sheep.
Someone recently asked, "What is far more lethal than people realize?" and more than 4,000 answers cam flying in. The long list probably isn't for anyone who already lives in a constant state of paranoia, but it is a helpful reminder that things aren't always as they appear.
Bored Panda has put together a list of the best replies for you to scroll through from the safety of your sofa. So buckle up, keep reading and be safe out there. Don't forget to upvote your favorites!
#25
Electricity. A barely perceptible AC shock (8mA) if it hits you at just the wrong time in the QRS cycle will end you immediately. So many deaths from folks making arc burners with microwave components, amazed that they haven't been classed as hazardous materials with old / redundant units REQUIRED to be handed in.
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18points
#26
Hippos. Hippos are the most dangerous animal on earth.
Despite being herbivores, they are highly territorial, aggressive, and unpredictable, with 50 cm teeth, a 3,300-pound weight, and the ability to run 30 mph.
They aggressively defend their water habitats from intruders, often attacking boats.They can capsize boats, crush humans, and possess a bite three times more powerful than a lion's. They are capable on land and in water, often surprising people at the water's edge.
Despite being herbivores, they are highly territorial, aggressive, and unpredictable, with 50 cm teeth, a 3,300-pound weight, and the ability to run 30 mph.
They aggressively defend their water habitats from intruders, often attacking boats.They can capsize boats, crush humans, and possess a bite three times more powerful than a lion's. They are capable on land and in water, often surprising people at the water's edge.
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18points
#27
Being sedentary (aka a desk job to recliner lifestyle).
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17points
#28
The flu. People treat it like it's just an extra-bad cold and it's so much more dangerous than that.
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17points
#29
Warm, left-out food. Rice, beans, left on the stove to eat from all day. Sure its cool, till it's not.
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16points
#30
Head trauma. A coworker of mine slipped and hit their head and walked it off. I mean, it happens every so often, right? But a few hours later they died from internal bleeding in the brain. And that was that.
Saw them before the weekend and wished them well, they were getting ready for a promotion. Came back after the weekend and was told they're dead.
Pneumonia is bad too. Coworker was a little overweight and needed oxygen. They were such a delight and they were moving up to corporate with a promotion. They had a fall and were admitted to the hospital. They sent me a message on Facebook updating me they were in the hospital. Saw them on Monday, had a few days off, came back and they were gone.
"Where are you???"
"i'm in the hospital. you miss me?"
"duh"
"you'll get over it"
so basically if you get a promotion at my office and leave for a weekend, there's a good chance you'll die.
Saw them before the weekend and wished them well, they were getting ready for a promotion. Came back after the weekend and was told they're dead.
Pneumonia is bad too. Coworker was a little overweight and needed oxygen. They were such a delight and they were moving up to corporate with a promotion. They had a fall and were admitted to the hospital. They sent me a message on Facebook updating me they were in the hospital. Saw them on Monday, had a few days off, came back and they were gone.
"Where are you???"
"i'm in the hospital. you miss me?"
"duh"
"you'll get over it"
so basically if you get a promotion at my office and leave for a weekend, there's a good chance you'll die.
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16points
#32
Bitterness, eats away your soul and leads to an early d***h imo.
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14points
#33
Regularly drinking alcohol your whole life, you’re probably losing 5-10 years at the tail end or slowly developing cancer and other diseases.
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14points
#36
Not sure how true this is, but someone told me recently that ingesting eyedrops is apparently very poisonous.
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13points
#37
Home remodeling, especially bathrooms. They are not particularly well ventilated, and if you’re doing something with chemicals, you could be unconscious or dead before you even know you’re in trouble.
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13points
#38
Nutmeg. 3-4 tablespoons can cause a lot of damage including organ failure.
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12points
