Results: Dangerous Situations 13

burgerlady profile photo
burgerlady

08/26/2026

28

1626

Trivia
Danger is all around us. Hopefully these will help someone prevent a disaster:
1.
1.
Placing Glass Terrariums or Fish Bowls Near Direct Windows: Spherical glass bowls act as burning lenses, focusing sunlight onto wooden window trims or furniture. Do you have a glass bowl or terrarium anywhere near a window that gets direct sunlight?
Yes
5%
•
78 votes
No
68%
•
1086 votes
Not Applicable
27%
•
436 votes
2.
2.
Using Stiff Wire Brushes to Clean Grill Grates: Loose wire bristles detach onto the grill surface, stick to food, and puncture human intestines when ingested. Do you clean your grill with a wire brush?
Yes
19%
•
304 votes
No
34%
•
538 votes
Not Applicable
47%
•
758 votes
3.
3.
Hypothermia in Moderate 15°C (60°F) Rain: Wind combined with wet clothing at moderate temperatures strips core body heat faster than air alone, inducing hypothermia unnoticed. Do you ever go walking in the rain?
Yes
30%
•
482 votes
No
51%
•
822 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
296 votes
4.
4.
Using Bleach to Clean Up Cat Urine: Amine compounds in urine react with sodium hypochlorite bleach to form toxic, lung-irritating chloramine gas. Do you use bleach to clean anything?
Yes
40%
•
645 votes
No
39%
•
618 votes
Not Applicable
21%
•
337 votes
5.
5.
Using Wet Cloth Potholders on Hot Pans: Moisture inside the cloth instantly turns to superheated steam when touching a hot skillet, causing immediate severe steam burns through the fabric. I learned this the hard way once. Do you cook with skillets?
Yes
56%
•
888 votes
No
26%
•
418 votes
Not Applicable
18%
•
294 votes
6.
6.
Using Scratched Glass Food Storage Containers in Microwaves: Surface micro-fractures absorb localized thermal energy, causing glass containers to explode upon removal. Do you use glass storage containers in your microwave?
Yes
37%
•
594 votes
No
44%
•
702 votes
Not Applicable
19%
•
304 votes

Comments