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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...

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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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    #6

    Hmm?

    Hmm?

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

    But what if you want to park your airplane? Ever thought of that?

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    kennedy1209
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just a fancy garage door. I wouldn't want it but not really that bad compared to most of this list.

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

    How do you know the space is wasted if you don't know what it's used for? Perhaps it contains a laundry, food storage, storm shelter, safe room, any number of things.

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

    Picturing my grandma on the porch made me laugh too hard at this.

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

    Maybe it's a neighbourhood that bans visible Garage doors?

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

    I don’t understand??! Is the part lifting up actually part of the house? Doesn’t all the stuff start falling over lol?

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

    i like how its seems to be totally appropriate that the lawn is also the driveway....

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

    And I sincerely hope that this is installed in a home where there is no snow or next to no snow in the winter as you will break your hydraulic system the first big dumping of snow.

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

    This looks like something you'd see in Thunderbirds or something.

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

    But you can’t keep anything on the porch. And what if there are kids or pets around??

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

    Which brain-trust designed this for someone with too much money and no common sense?

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

    I would think this is an elevated house for flood prone areas I hope🌧🌧😉👍😬😲

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

    Put a sign on the INSIDE of the garage door: "Listen for Grandma, before you open"

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

    Looks better than the average garage door n could be a workroom, storage, stage, etc.

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

    This is kind of cool, if you're insanely rich and want somewhere to park your airplane

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

    I sure hope they have good insulation and fire blocking, because it looks like the entire ground floor is the garage. Unless it's not a real house at all?

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

    What if you want to put furniture on the porch? Bolt it all down? This is stupid.

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

    The thing was meant to be something cool, but nope. It would be kind of practical if you had a Lamborghini or something I guess

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

    What a stupid, stupid idea which was probably thought up by a lefty!

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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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    #13

    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

    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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