Results: Dangerous Situations 12
We are surrounded by dangerous situations. Hopefully you never suffer from one of these:
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1.
Consuming Star Fruit with Kidney Impairment: Eating star fruit (Averrhoa carambola) when having underlying kidney disease introduces caramboxin, a neurotoxin that causes hiccuping, seizures, and death. Do you eat star fruit?
Yes
10%
•
99 votes
No
73%
•
734 votes
Not Applicable
17%
•
170 votes
2.
2.
Leaving Water-Filled Crystal Orbs in Sunlight: Decorative solid glass spheres left near sunny windows act as strong convex lenses, concentrating light rays into point heat that chars underlying wood. Do you have any decorative water-filled knickknacks?
Yes
8%
•
78 votes
No
77%
•
769 votes
Not Applicable
16%
•
156 votes
3.
3.
Dislodging Ice in refrigerators/ freezers with Screwdrivers: Puncturing frozen evaporator coils with metal hand tools punctures sealed aluminum lines, venting pressurized refrigerant gas into closed kitchens. Do you ever do this?
Yes
8%
•
79 votes
No
74%
•
743 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
181 votes
4.
4.
Using Acetone to Remove Nail Polish Near Gas Appliances: Volatile acetone vapors sink along floor lines and ignite when encountering gas water heater or furnace pilot lights. Do you wear nail polish?
Yes
26%
•
262 votes
No
56%
•
562 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
179 votes
5.
5.
Placing Flammable Sprays Near Toasters: Storing aerosol cooking sprays or bug repellents on countertops adjacent to active pop-up toasters risks radiant heating and canister rupture. I've been guilty of this one before. Is your cooking spray anywhere near your toaster?
Yes
7%
•
70 votes
No
70%
•
707 votes
Not Applicable
23%
•
226 votes
6.
6.
Using Cheap USB Chargers in Bed: Sub-standard transformers in knockoff phone chargers overheat when covered by pillows, igniting bed sheets. Do you have a cellphone?
Yes
71%
•
710 votes
No
14%
•
141 votes
Not Applicable
15%
•
152 votes
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