There are lots of things around us that could take our lives.
Be it a speeding car or a gun, any of these things could be dangerous for our own existence.
While most of these things are obvious killers, there are some unsuspecting daily use things
which could send you six feet under.
Some of these objects are so common that they can be found in your house, right now.
So are you tickled with curiosity?
Here are 10 Surprising Everyday Things That Could Possibly Kill You.
Number 10.
Golf Clubs Golf has always been seen as a soft, harmless
sport.
But it has claimed lives.
Find it hard to believe?
Then listen to this.
In 1994, Jeremy Brenno, a promising golf player, whacked a bench with his 3-Wood club.
He was frustrated over a bad shot.
Little did the 16-year old boy from Gloversville, New York know what was going to happen next.
The shaft broke and bounced back at him, piercing his heart.
That wound killed him then and there.
But that is not the only incident.
Rafael Naranjo, a 15-year-old teen from Gardner, swung a five-iron at a fire hydrant playfully.
The club broke off and punctured his neck, instantly killing him.
Number 9.
Hot Tubs Who doesn’t like a dip in the hot tub?
Everybody does.
In fact, it is the best way to relax yourself after a hectic day.
But you have to be careful.
Always think twice before dipping into a warm, bubbling hot tub.
Why?
That’s because the stats of people dying in hot tubs is staggering.
From the period of 1999 to 2003, 1,676 Americans were killed while having a hot bath in a Jacuzzi.
Most of the cases were of drowning, which involved people being tipsy at that time.
Alcohol and warm water are potentially hazardous because, it increases the level of intoxication.
As a result of the person’s inebriation, the reaction time increases and you may never
get a chance to save yourself from drowning.
Number 8.
Scarves Scarves have always been seen as classy accessories
that enhance that sophisticated yet casual look.
But there have been instances where it has been hazardous for the wearer.
No, it is not commonplace to see many cases where people were killed because of the scarf,
yet there have been some gruesome examples which might discourage you from adorning this
accessory.
In 1927, Isadora Duncan, a dancer was asphyxiated to death when her scarf became tangled in
the hubcaps of her automobile.
She was pulled rout of the convertible onto the cobblestone street.
Number 7.
Beds The human body needs eight hours of sleep
to revitalize itself.
Surely relaxing in a soft and warm bed is least likely to kill anybody?
You may find it hard to believe, but dozing off could result in your death.
Research studies conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 737 Americans
died each year in the decade ranging from 2004-2014.
They expired simply by stumbling out of bed.
In fact, there are more chances of you dying by falling from a bed than being killed by
a terrorist.
So, next time you climb in to a bed, better think again!
Number 6.
Icicles Where do you stay?
If you stay in a torrid place, then you need not worry about ice and icicle.
But if you stay in the Frigid zone, then beware of getting stabbed by falling ice spikes.
It's a common enough occurrence, though, that just last week a woman in Belgrade was killed
by a direct hit from a nine-pound icicle.
Russia seems to be ground zero for this peculiar form of mayhem, with as many as 150 injuries
and five deaths reported in 2010 alone.
In the USA, people from Chicago are at a great risk.
Number 5.
Tylenol Tylenol or any other prescription drug that
contain the substance Acetaminophen can help relieve pain.
Unluckily, it’s also used actively as a component for substance abuse.
Excessive consumption can cause liver damage and even death in some cases.
Around 980 deaths a year are caused by Tylenol overdose.
Since a small quantity can result in an overdose, there are more than 56000 emergency room visits
and an estimated 458 deaths due to acute liver failure.
Number 4.
Escalators Even a fool knew they were dangerous, but
nobody wants to say anything, because they are convenient.
Malls and airports all across America have three or more escalators.
Each set of automatic stairs is a chomping monster.
Many malfunctioning escalators have actually killed people in the most devastating way
possible.
In 2015, a mother in Jingzhou, China was crushed by an escalator after she saved her toddler
from falling in the open crevice.
Incidents involving elevators and escalators kill about 30 and seriously injure about 17,000
people each year in the United States.
Number 3.
Toothpaste Of all the objects on this list, this is the
most unexpected of the lot.
Yes, it helps you in maintaining oral hygiene and it also gives you a fresh breath.
But everything is good in moderation.
If toothpaste is used in excessive quantities, then one should be prepared for a visit by
the Grim Reaper.
Yes, you could die.
A pea size amount on a toothbrush is what you need.
In one rare case, a suicidal woman ate about 200 ml of toothpaste.
She passed away due to fluoride toxicity.
Not only is this case bizarre, it should serve as a warning how ordinary household things
can be dangerous.
Number 2.
Headphones Headphone-related street deaths are increasing
with each passing day.
People either get injured or killed while wearing headphones.
When people are walking down the street and not paying attention to oncoming traffic,
just because of the headphone, then things could take a fatal turn.
Researchers gathered information of a 116 accidents involving cars and people wearing
headphones. 70 percent of those accidents were fatal.
They’ve also increased over the years from 16 accidents in 2004 to 47 in 2010.
However, this case of 2018 is by far the grossest of all.
Luiza Pinheiro, 17, from Brazil, was electrocuted as she charged her mobile – as the headphones
‘melted in her ears’ Number 1.
Hot Dogs Shocked?
Yes, how could your favorite snack be a potential killer?
But it is the truth.
Hot Dogs kill more people each year than most basic and treatable cancers, or staphylococcus
infections.
All of us like to munch on a frankfurter during a game or on a BBQ night.
But, beware!
Hot dogs aren’t all fun at all.
In 2010, more than 10,000 children under 14 went to the emergency room due to choking
on a hot dog.
Of those, 77 died.
So, are there any other dangerous everyday objects should be included in this list?
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