Results: Dangerous Situations 9
There are so many dangerous things out there that can injure you, make you ill, or even kill you. I hope that none of these ever happen to you.
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Excessive Nutmeg Myristicin Poisoning: Ingesting large quantities of ground nutmeg (over 10–15 grams) leads to severe anticholinergic toxicity, hallucinations, tachycardia, and potential organ failure. Do you ever use nutmeg in your cooking? BTW, 10 grams of nutmeg is approximately 4 1/2 tsp.
Yes
34%
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353 votes
No
42%
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434 votes
Not Applicable
24%
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252 votes
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2.
Microwaving Metal-Rimmed Vintage Mugs: Heating coffee in mugs with decorative gold rim paint creates intense localized high-voltage arcing that shatters the handle or mug rim. Do you have any vintage coffee mugs?
Yes
17%
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174 votes
No
64%
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662 votes
Not Applicable
20%
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203 votes
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3.
Paint Stripper Methylene Chloride Inhalation: Using methylene chloride-based paint strippers in unventilated basements metabolizes into carbon monoxide inside the bloodstream, causing sudden asphyxiation. Do you have a basement?
Yes
35%
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359 votes
No
45%
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465 votes
Not Applicable
21%
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215 votes
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4.
Generator Running in Attached Garages: Running a portable gas generator inside an attached garage—even with the main roll-up door open—forces carbon monoxide through door seals into home HVAC systems. Do you have a generator?
Yes
19%
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197 votes
No
63%
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651 votes
Not Applicable
18%
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191 votes
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5.
High-Concentration Bleach in Hot Water: Diluting concentrated chlorine bleach with scalding hot water volatilizes chlorine compounds into the air, creating intense respiratory distress. Do you ever sanitize with bleach mixed into hot water?
Yes
21%
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221 votes
No
61%
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638 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
180 votes
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