Ordinary things that can actually be kind of… dangerous (11 Photos)

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Not to further add to the paranoia we are all experiencing but… bust out the bubble wrap, because these everyday items can actually be pretty dangerous.

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Many receipts contain Bisphenol A, which has a very similar structure to estrogen. Bisphenol A can damage your endocrine system as well.

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Laser pointer toys are actually something that can have a negative effect on your cat. Despite them being small and domesticated, they’re still natural predators. While it is funny to watch them try and catch a red dot, the fact that they can’t satisfy their hunting instincts can cause them to develop apathy.

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Cheap sunglasses may in fact be worse for you than no sunglasses at all. Not only do they not actually block UV-Light, but they also block the visible region of the spectrum, leaving your eye diaphragm wider and more susceptible to damage. It’s worth it to invest in good quality, polarized sunglasses, so long as you’re actually wearing them.

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Grapefruit tastes like garbage anyway, but for those of you who still choose to eat it, know that they contain chemicals that can slow down the work of some liver ferments. These ferments are also responsible for breaking down certain medications. Because of this, you can overdose on certain meds if you are taking them whilst eating grapefruit OR drinking grapefruit juice.

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Adding essential oils into an ultrasound air humidifier can result in some bad news bears. Thanks to the ultrasound membrane, the essential oils can be broken down into tiny particles that can find their way into your lungs and form an oil film.

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“Flour can explode, especially if it is in the air. Oil can burn a lot. It is very dangerous to add water to a pan with hot oil. This will almost definitely lead to a fire.” -Sergey Korol

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While apricots on their own aren’t particularly dangerous, I mean, you could always choke on them or something, but it’s the pits, especially when they’re dry, that can be particularly poisonous.

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“If your plates and cups lose color because of lemon or wine, it means that you are actually eating some heavy metals. It is not lethal, but in the long term, it might be bad for your health.” – a_you_my

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Have you ever cut a pill in half to take a smaller dose? Well, if the pill doesn’t already have a split in it, then you probably shouldn’t do cut it in half. This is due to the fact that the active substance in them may be distributed unevenly. This means that you are unaware of the concentration you will take, and you don’t know if you’ve taken too much or too little.

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Airbags work great so long as you’re buckled in, but they’re pretty dangerous if you’re not wearing your seatbelt. So, BUCKLE UP.

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