There are many dangerous things in the world and plenty of reasons why they are unsafe. Most of these things are either illegal or highly regulated, which protects us from a good deal of danger.
However, that is not always the case, as not all danger is obvious. When one Reddit user asked people online about the most dangerous yet totally legal things that they own, netizens filled the thread with answers. Scroll down to find out what they shared!
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Danger may be all around us, but sometimes, we just get very used to it, and it doesn’t seem that bad anymore. For example, many commenters agreed with someone who mentioned a car. It’s quite obvious when you stop and think about it, but how often do we do that? After all, in our daily lives, it is just a mode of transportation that gets us from one place to another.
Then, of course, there are some things that are just on the nose. Think about how rare it is to find a home that doesn’t have any sharp knives in it. Sure, they’re primarily used for cooking, but chances are that if you ever come eye to eye with an intruder, this will be the first tool you’ll think of grabbing.
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So, with that in mind, it’s safe to say that all of us own something that could be called dangerous. Yet, not all of it is equally interesting. “I was thinking everyone in America owns a gun. But what other dangerous items are in the whole world?” said the OP, DreamMighty, sharing what inspired him to ask this question as Bored Panda chatted with him, looking to satisfy our curiosity by asking some additional questions about this thread.
It turned out that the author of this post is a fellow Panda who enjoys reading our content and, with an article about his post being made, was happy to share some additional thoughts.
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When we asked him about the most dangerous yet legal thing that he owns, the OP answered, “It’s probably a US Military MRE. Not the food but the FRH (Flameless Ration Heater). It can be used to start a fire and melt a lot of stuff, but it can also be used to create a concussive sound device. Which could rupture an attacker’s eardrums in a closed environment, such as a room or hallway.”
For his favorite contribution, the poster chose the one about the 1927 chainsaw with no safety features whatsoever. “Never knew the chainsaw was invented for childbirth,” said the OP, adding that he made the mistake of sharing this newly learned fact with his pregnant wife. “Hope she forgives me.”
The man revealed that he was very surprised to see his question gain as much popularity as it did, especially since it was posted on the most popular subreddit. “It made me feel great that so many dangerous everyday items exist... Wait, should I feel great about that? Uh oh. Lol,” jokingly summarized the man.
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In the end, we’re quite fragile creatures living in a dangerous world. However, whether this is a good or a bad thing depends only on our perspective. Where some find frights and horrors, others will find their curiosity kindled and feel excited.
Even the most harmless things, like books, can sometimes turn against you, and even the most threatening stuff, like the chainsaw with no safety features, can become a nice home decoration. The most important thing to remember is that whatever you do, you should try and put safety first.
What did you think about these things that the people listed? Is there anything you could add of your own? Let us know in the comments below!
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