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Design is meant to eliminate problems. To make our lives easier. However, that's not always the case. Even though safety should be a key component when making any type of product, sometimes it falls out of the manufacturing equation and the consumer gets a hazard instead. And something to submit to the subreddit r/DangerousDesigns.

Created in 2014, this online community now has over 140K members, constantly sharing pics of exactly what its name suggests. Whether it's a questionable architectural solution or misleading packaging, over the years they've amassed quite the collection! Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts on the subreddit.

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    #2

    Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

    Was Looking For A Budget Mattress When I Saw This...

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    1. Shouldn't have used fiberglass filler, and 2. State on the label WHY you shouldn't remove the cover.

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    One of the subreddit's moderators told Bored Panda they would describe it as "light-hearted."

    "Dangerous staircase designs are by far our biggest collection of content, so much so that I've had to make a rule so they can only be posted once per week," the person who chose to remain anonymous said.

    "Being a non-specific image subreddit, I wouldn't say there's much of a 'community' in the traditional sense," they explained. "However, there are plenty of users who are dedicated to helping me and the other mods manage this subreddit and keep it of a higher quality than most subreddits with over 100K subscribers."

    #3

    Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

    Similar Design, One Can Kill And One Tastes Good

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    Iron ass
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Knowing me I'd ignore them both and accidentally drink something else...

    Lovey Dove
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    knowing me i'd probably be filling a huge pitcher of the yoghurt, run out of yoghurt, pick up the bleach, and continue pouring

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    IlovemydogShilo
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being British and remembering the Tesco super white goods this does not surprise me. Every one of their "White Label "goods had a label like this. They did everything from all types of food to all kinds of cleaning products and everything in between. The only different was what was written on the product telling what it was. All these products were at the bottom of the price range ie very very cheap I think the bleach was only about 45p.

    Ryan-James O'Driscoll
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is Malaysian. While the British Tesco does use similar labelling, their bottles are much more distinctive.

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would there be any liability on the part of the store or manufacturer?

    bryguy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess it would depend on what the other side of the bottle looks like, and where this is sold, but most places require toxicity, pesticide, and hazardous material warning labels and symbols, usually on both the front and back of the label for a product like this

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    John Braines
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bleach does have a difficult to remove security cap fitted to it as do other dangerous liquids in the UK.

    Bow, I’m a Slytherin
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good old Tesco, making bleach and yogurt look the same. I’m in Tesco as I type, and a box of cereal and washing powder look very very similar...

    Alditekim
    Community Member
    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One can clean your intestines. The other will cleanse your intestines.

    Me
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In the US, my grandfather poured himself a glass of Apple Cider vinegar instead of Apple Cider. The bottles and labels were nearly identical. We laughed at the time but had it been something like bleach, horrors.

    Kennedy Johnson
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why do they sell them right next to each other! When you have kids in the store it’s very distracting.

    mcborge1
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They wouldn't be right next to each other, the yogurt would be in the chiller cabinet with the milk.

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    June
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm thankful for my autistic habit to smell everything 🤪

    Problem Child
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine, it's 3am and you just want some yogurt, and you accidentally drink the bleach

    Anja Schmidt
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ouch. friendly design and warning should be in harmony but danger not invisible ...

    Okido
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First of all, you don't store beach in the fridge. Second, it should be harder to open than the yogurt. Other than that, I'd say change the colours of the bottles.

    InfectedVoice
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hungover me loves some yoghurt drink as well, luckily bleach is under the sink and that would be in the fridge, but you never know.

    Gloria J Williams
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just a horrible marketing idea. I see lawsuits written all over this.

    Kim Bush
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wouldn't the bleach have a difficult to open, childproof (practically adultproof) cap?

    Nigel Rodgers
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yoghurt bottle looks like bleach. Bleach bottle looks like yoghurt.

    Laura Nicole
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Soooooo you've tasted bleach and can determine that it "doesn't taste good"????? ..... Just kidding guys

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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always smell the contents before drinking from a bottle so im fine.

    Rick
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They’re not, they’ve been placed next to each other for the photo. Problems arise, however, if people - either maliciously, or because they decided they no longer wanted to buy it - place a perfectly safe product next to a product that is definitely unsafe if improperly ingested.

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    Iggy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as you don't store your bleach in the fridge, you should be fine!

    Ambar
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just image grabbing the bleach when u wanted milk and get bleach in your mouth

    Rick
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why would the Trump administration approve, or have any involvement in the design of products being sold by a British company?

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    J. F.
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    EU laws prohibit similar design between food items and cleaning chemicals (and even without the UK out of the EU it won't change I guess)

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't store both in the same cabinet. Also, even if you can't read, they are totally different.

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    #4

    Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

    Guess It’s Back To Good Ol’ Drunk Driving

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    According to the law firm Carr & Carr, many products can be dangerous if the consumers dismiss their warnings and use the items incorrectly. Just consider the cleaning products available at your grocery store or the power tools you use for lawn maintenance.

    "[But] when it comes to product liability lawsuits in which consumers seek compensation for harm caused by a particular product, one of the key factors is proving whether the product in question is unreasonably dangerous," Carr & Carr write on their website.

    "Since there's no way to anticipate every way in which a consumer might interact with a product, it’s impossible to design and manufacture a product that is entirely free from risk. However, consumers have a right to expect that a given product is safe when used as directed for its intended purpose," Carr & Carr explain.

    #5

    May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

    May Have Been Posted Before But This Is Pure Insanity

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    An unreasonably dangerous product is one that poses greater risks than an ordinary user might reasonably expect when using the product as intended. "This definition makes a distinction between products that are dangerous—such as drain cleaners or chainsaws—and those that pose threats beyond their intended purpose."

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    "In general, drain cleaners and chainsaws are not unreasonably dangerous because most come with detailed instructions for the proper use and warnings about their risks. The unreasonable danger in product liability cases is characterized by a flaw in the product's design, manufacture or marketing," Carr & Carr note.

    So which of these pictures do you think feature unreasonably dangerous designs? Upvote them and let's see!

    #7

    Children’s Playground In 1912

    Children’s Playground In 1912

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    #8

    Seems Legit...

    Seems Legit...

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    #9

    Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

    Staircase Beautified With Loose Boulders And A Broken Pelvis

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    Saint Thomas
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one seemed so over the top I did a little reverse image search : it's an art installation by French artist Céleste Boursier-Mougenot. It's called "Chorégraphie". - https://slash-paris.com/critiques/celeste-boursier-mougenot-a-la-galerie-xippas

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    #12

    Almost Did It, Too

    Almost Did It, Too

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    Bruh

    Bruh

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see a problem here... this is perfect, if you can't get into and out of the garage, you don't deserve to drive

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    #15

    Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

    Couldn’t Get A Good Seat? Risk Your Life Trying To Watch The Game!

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    #18

    This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

    This 1930s Design Let You Hang Your Baby Over The Side Of A Building In A Cage

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    #19

    Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

    Almost Pulled A Michael Scott While Delivering Groceries Today

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    #20

    This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

    This 1955 Device For Smoking A Whole Packet Of Cigarettes At Once

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    #22

    Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

    Warning Label Inside A Helmet I Received When We Rented 4-Wheelers

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    #23

    The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

    The Cannonball Loop Waterslide, A Slide So Dangerous It Was Shutdown Almost Immediately After Opening

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    #24

    Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

    Every Chair In This Resort Fits Through The Deck, And The Majority Of People Who Stay Here Are Seniors

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    #25

    Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

    Step Out Of A Bathtub Down A Flight Of Stairs, Anyone?

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    #26

    This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

    This Architect Accidentally Built A Death Ray That Melts Cars And Fries Eggs... Again

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    #27

    This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

    This Will Probably Work Out Just Fine For Bicycles...

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    #28

    In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

    In The 1930s You Could Buy Artificial Snow Made Out Of 100% Asbestos

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Humans didn't know better back then... asbestos was the perfect material. It didn't burn

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    #29

    Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

    Get A Bone Broken Every Time You Slide Down

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    Poor Guy

    Poor Guy

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm worried about all the buildings I've been in... is this something that is in every building?

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    #31

    On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

    On The Floor Of Doctor's Office. If You Trip On It, You're In The Right Place

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    #32

    It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

    It Looks Nice Sure, But I Didn’t Even Know That Was A Real Extinguisher

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    Demi Zwaan
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, totally illegal. Fire extinguisher are never allowed to be part of the decor, they need to stand out, however ugly that is.

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    #34

    Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

    Food Aid Packages And Cluster Bombs, Both Dropped On Afghanistan In 2001

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    Aski Markup
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sick f***s. Cluster bombs are one of the most disgusting things used and they used them. On civilians without a care in the world.

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    #35

    That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

    That Would Explain Why My Ankle Hurts

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    Jo Johannsen
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not for use as object it appears to be is apparently a trend in China-manufactured goods?

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    #38

    Dangerous-Design

    Dangerous-Design

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    #41

    Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

    Not Sure If Its Dangerous But I Think It Is

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    #42

    Does This Count

    Does This Count

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    Kirsten Kerkhof
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's like one of those annoying clicker balls that are in every office. Only this one doesn't click, just scream.

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    #43

    Not A Fan Of That Projector

    Not A Fan Of That Projector

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    #45

    You Cant Quite See But Right Above It There Is A Wall

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    #46

    Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

    Go Ahead, Spend The Taxpayers’ Dollars On A “Decorative Circle” In The Middle Of An Intersection. What Could Go Wrong?

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    #47

    I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

    I Love The New No Stop Exit They Put Up At Our Corner Gas Station, You Don't Even Have To Stop To Exit

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    #48

    God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

    God Forbid You Have A Baby Or A Little Dog

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    #51

    These Obstacles Are Almost Invisible On The Bike Lane

    These Obstacles Are Almost Invisible On The Bike Lane

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    Ryan Deschanel
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which obstacles do you... oh, the balls... I see them now...

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    #55

    “Swallow”

    “Swallow”

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    Kira Okah
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given that just inhaling the fumes of naphthalene balls (mothballs or toilet balls) counts as toxic exposure, naphthalene balls in pretty shapes that kids could eat should be downright illegal (naphthalene mothballs I know are completely illegal here for their toxicity).

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    #58

    Wheelchair X-Games?

    Wheelchair X-Games?

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because filling the gap with concrete would eat a chunk out of the mayor's travelling budget.

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    #59

    Don't Leave Your Purse Unattended With Your Kids...

    Don't Leave Your Purse Unattended With Your Kids...

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    #65

    Razor Thing Brake Lights On The 5n. Extremely Difficult To See In Broad Daylight

    Razor Thing Brake Lights On The 5n. Extremely Difficult To See In Broad Daylight

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That car is not standard... design guidelines do not allow brake, indicators and reverse lights to be on a panel that moves like a tailgate.

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    #66

    Stocking Juice Next To Dishwasher Detergent At Walmart

    Stocking Juice Next To Dishwasher Detergent At Walmart

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    #68

    Park At Your Own Risk. Explain Spontaneous Combustion To Your Insurance Company

    Park At Your Own Risk. Explain Spontaneous Combustion To Your Insurance Company

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    #70

    For $25 You Can Turn Your Yard Into A Death Trap... Don’t Trip

    For $25 You Can Turn Your Yard Into A Death Trap... Don’t Trip

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    Iffydust
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That will teach them neigborhood kids to play ball on my lawn.

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    #71

    Lactose Intolerance

    Lactose Intolerance

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    Kira Okah
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    3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    FFS, this one AGAIN? "Non-dairy" is NOT a regulated term and can be slapped on anything. This stuff is made for people with lactose intolerance, and there is no lactose in it. It does however contain caesin, clearly stated, which comes from milk. Caesin is a milk protein - it will not make lactose intolerant people sick but it will make milk protein allergy sufferers sick. Because "non-dairy" is not regulated, it is advised that people with or who care for someone with a milk allergy to avoid anything labelled "non-dairy". This label is not illegal, and as that is a problem then that needs to be brought up with the guv to regulate the label. This is the creamer version of having "natural" on artificial products - it's not regulated.

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    #72

    I’m 6 Feet Tall And This High Voltage Line That Is Almost Invisible At Night Was Getting Closer And Closer To My Head

    I’m 6 Feet Tall And This High Voltage Line That Is Almost Invisible At Night Was Getting Closer And Closer To My Head

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    Lilly Rose Poppy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I couldn't see their head cause they marked it out and thought they were decapitated

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    #73

    Imagine Trying To Turn The Radio Up And You End Up Going Backwards On The Highway...

    Imagine Trying To Turn The Radio Up And You End Up Going Backwards On The Highway...

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    #74

    Is Your Shower Wiring Up To Code? No? Yeah, We Didn’t Think So

    Is Your Shower Wiring Up To Code? No? Yeah, We Didn’t Think So

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    Sum Guy
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ah... I knew we'd see the famous suicide shower soon. It's actually safer than it looks

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    #75

    Super Fruity... Kneadable Erasers. Each One Has A Different Fruit Smell. Sold At Elementary School Book Fair

    Super Fruity... Kneadable Erasers. Each One Has A Different Fruit Smell. Sold At Elementary School Book Fair

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    #76

    This New Candy!

    This New Candy!

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    Iron ass
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At first im like, wait whats wrong? And then i see hard wax beans... wtf

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    #78

    I See No Problem

    I See No Problem

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    Jyri Hakola
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of cute. Not neccessary practical. And those are just a honeybees. IF the glass is broken, the mess would we stil way more manageable that a similar failure with a 600 litres aquarium.

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    #79

    This Action Figure

    This Action Figure

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