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Most of us have common sense and avoid dangerous things. Of course, there are adrenaline junkies who like motorcycles, bungee jumping, and rock climbing. But even then, our brain registers that what we're doing is dangerous. We prepare mentally and physically, so there’s no shock if something unfortunate does happen.

But what about the things we sometimes do but have no idea how dangerous they are? One person was wondering the exact same thing, so they decided to ask others: "What are some really dangerous things most people don't realize are dangerous?" If you're curious to know what everyday things you maybe should stop doing, scroll down and see for yourself!

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Driving fast in parking lots.

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#2

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Once we start calling sunburn radiation burns, people will start taking it seriously.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Driving while not getting enough sleep.

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The top answers in this thread bring awareness to some dangerous activities people should know about. Like driving with barely any sleep. According to a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) report in 2017, drowsy driving resulted in 91,000 crashes. 50,000 of those ended in injuries and nearly 800 even in deaths.

What's the way to prevent it? Get enough sleep! Adults need a minimum of 7 hours of sleep a day, while teenagers need 8. The CDC recommends sticking to a sleep schedule. And if you're prone to snoring or a sleep disorder, don't hesitate to talk to your doctor about it.

#4

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Moving water.

It can only take 6 inches of fast flowing water to knock you over, and double that can float a car.

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#6

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Combining different cleaning products can lead to toxic gas in the room.

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Combining cleaning products was also a popular answer. It might seem that the more products you put together, the better clean you'll get. However, some mixes can result in seriously toxic substances. Mixing bleach and vinegar or hydrogen peroxide and vinegar can result in the formation of toxic gasses. They can be harmful if inhaled and irritate the skin and eyes. You should also never mix bleach with ammonia – the gasses this produces can be lethal. Bleach, in general, should only be mixed with plain water.

Another group of products that can be harmful if mixed are drain cleaners. Maryann Amirshahi, PharmD, MD, MPH, PhD, FACMT, FACEP, FASAM, FCP, co-medical director of the National Capital Poison Center, told Martha Stewart that it’s because some contain acids and others contain bases. "Mixing acids and bases can cause a chemical reaction that generates heat, which can cause thermal burns. It may also release toxic gasses depending on the product involved."

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#7

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Not sleeping. That s**t will ruin your mental state AND just ruin your overall functioning body.

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#8

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Visiting the wrong doctor. The general public will never know what makes a good doctor and what makes a bad one. The standard of care you get from one hospital to the next can be life changing...

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A surprising entry for some in this list might be sunburns. Hardly anyone hasn't had a sunburn in their lives: it hurts, it peels, and it just isn't a pleasant experience generally. But it's not just that your skin got a little too hot from being in the sun too long. As the Skin Cancer Foundation explains, "Sunburn is an inflammatory reaction to ultraviolet (UV) radiation damage."

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The skin peeling means that your body is trying to get rid of the damaged skin cells. But sometimes, it might just be too much – every sunburn raises your risk for skin cancer. The Skin Cancer Foundation claims that even one blistering sunburn in childhood more than doubles the chances of developing melanoma later in life. To avoid this, the best bets are covering up, staying in the shade, avoiding tanning beds, and investing in a good sunscreen.

#10

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Indoctrination into the ideologies of charismatic but severely mentally ill and criminally motivated people.

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#11

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Driving while distracted.

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#12

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous You know how the basic answer is "social media"?

Well, I'd like to up that.

A dangerous thing people get into so casually everyday is arguing with randoms.

It gets addictive, seeing notifs, seeing upvotes or "likes," and reposts.

Pretty soon, you start postponing work because you have to correct someone or you have to reply asap.

You lose sleep, you wake up frustrated, you randomly lash out on your loved ones, maybe even your pet.

You develop anger and attention problems.

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#13

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous When there is someone in your life who behaves in a sexually intimidating manner, or who can't stop from making sexual comments about you, tell someone! Decide who you can trust with this information and tell them *every time it happens.* Make notes about it, too, with dates and witnesses. MOST IMPORTANT: **Don't go anywhere with them alone!** That is when they will attempt to r*pe you. People like to think these sexual comments aren't dangerous, but they truly are. "Just ignore him," isn't good enough because they do this to get you to let your guard down. It's how they groom their victims so that you're so used to the vile comments that you stop regarding the person as potentially dangerous. "That's just how he is," is not an acceptable excuse for sexually denigrating somebody. Maybe the person is just a jerk, but you can't tell by how they look. R*pe victims say, "He suddenly became a very different, very aggressive person and then he attacked me. I never believed he would do anything like this!" Trust your own instincts! If someone makes you uncomfortable, pay attention and never, ever, go anywhere alone with them. Ever!

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#14

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous At the beach, riptide, if you don't spot them and don't know how to get out of one, it can be terrifying and deadly.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Quading or 4-wheeling. It's not uncommon in my area for some feller and his friends to take these vehicles through some forest or some s**t, only to end up overturning them and causing one of them to have a brain injury so bad the docs have to ask the family their thoughts on organ donation.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Posting everything on social media and giving away all your information.

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#18

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Garage door springs.

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#19

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Driving. Youre literally flying down the road at speeds that would kill you if you got hit in a gigantic hunk of gasoline filled metal.

People dont take safety on the road nearly seriously enough.

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tuzdayschild
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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why signaling is so important. These "gigantic hunks of gasoline filled metal" basically have two ways to communicate, break lights and signals.

Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There also is a form of "body language" that experienced drivers pick up on. They can pretty much tell if someone is going to change lanes, turn, or brake just by the "micro expressions" in the way others are driveing. Sure as hell does not take the place of signalling. But it you are paying attention and maintain situational awareness, bad things can be avoided.

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Seedy Vine
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is why I don't drive. Not every human being is meant to drive. In fact, with the accident stats being what they are, maybe NO human being is truly meant to drive!

Jaya
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think anyone who's texting behind the wheel, or driving while intoxicated should get their license removed for a year, and if it happens twice they get to go to prison or lose their license for life. A car is a 1000 kilo murder weapon that should only be used while paying good attention. You don't have the right to be reckless and endanger other people's lives.

michael Chock
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You have to remember opposite traffic is moving towards you as fast as you are moving toward them. So on the highway you strap yourself into chunks of metal moving towards each other at 130 MPH and missing each other by feet.

ElfVibratorGlitter
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I lost two sets of aunt and uncles in a car crash. The only consolation is that they died together.

Tina Harnish
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Use your signals. And don't suddenly change lanes unless absolutely necessary.

Skyler_They/Them
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6 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you are in the car, you don't feel how fast you are going and when you are outside it feels like you are zooming past even if you're going like 25mph. This got someone very mad at me because they scared the crud out of me as they zoomed past.

Boris Long-Johnson
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7 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bull: if it was that dangerous bikers would be dead from being exposed to the speed. I presume it’s just badly worded and they mean in a crash - remember kids speed doesn’t kill you it’s the sudden stop! 30mph on ice on a 70mph road can be way more lethal than 70 on a 60 limit road in good conditions!

Gary Geracci
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think most folks are afraid they'll break their arm if they have to hit that little switch arm!!!

Mark Bayliss
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The more safety items you add (air bags, crumple zones etc) the more drivers feel safe and will take more risks.

John Boy
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7 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For BMW & Mercedes drivers, didn't you intend to write, "...Gasoline filled mentals"? After driving home from the Total Eclipse, I could tell you a story or two about the Mercedes Idiot...

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#20

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Escalators. The torque produced to lift dozens of people and their luggage will not stop for your limbs. Watch your kids, carry your pets, don't be distracted. There are emergency stop buttons at the top and bottom, if you see a problem such as a person falling or loose metal or glass, use the button. Better delayed than traumatized, maimed, or dead.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Not using protection when having sex.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Cheaping out on tires for your vehicle.

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#23

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Definitely alcohol.
Nurse here-most people don't realize the damage even 2 drinks a day does to your mind/body. I've seen so many patients in their early 40s with liver disease. It can be a silent killer and many don't realize how bad it is until it's pretty far gone.

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#24

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous - Being in a relationship with a narcissist
- Being in a relationship where you're constantly being gaslighted

These make even the strongest and most confident people develop self esteem issues and doubt everything they say or do.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Falling/knocking people over. hit your head at just the right angle and spot and boom dead.

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#27

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Riding Electric scooters. I see people zipping around my city everyday easily pushing 25-30mph with no helmet, no pads, no gloves, wearing flipflops or slipon nothing shoes. People apparently don't realize how badly knees, elbows, hands, feet, and heads get f****d up hitting pavement going that fast.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Dull kitchen knives.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous There’s a newish trend among wood workers called Fractal Burning or Lichtenberg burning where you use electricity to create this cool lightning like burns across wood. Problem is, it’s extremely dangerous. There has already been at least one person who died trying to do it (probably more but I only remember hearing of one specifically) . There’s a ton of videos of every day people doing this, but if you slip up just slightly, you’re gonna electrocute yourself.

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#30

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous People not knowing that “inflammable” means “really extremely f*****g flammable” and not “not flammable”.

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“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous The sun.  Like some people are so worried about vaccines them will sit in the sun for hours without sunscreen. Even though it does cause cancer.

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#32

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Mountains, specifically going hiking in the mountains.

I recently climbed Snowdon (in Wales) and there were hundreds of people up there who were clearly inexperienced. People don't realise how quickly a fun hike can turn into someone's death.

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#34

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Antifreeze. It's way more poisonous than you probably think it is, and it has a sweet taste that attracts cats and children. If your cat laps up a teaspoonful, they're pretty much already dead.

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#35

“Moving Water”: 35 People Share Things People Might Not Realize Are Really Dangerous Unsecured cutting boards. Put a dish cloth under it or something. Make sure it doesn’t slip 

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