The 18 everyday dangers that could kill you
You may be scared of the dark or running into a bear in the woods, but it turns out, common items lying around your house may pose a larger danger to your life. Electrocution, rust, prey animals and mixing common household ingredients like vinegar and bleach are all part of the uncommon list.
Massage Gun: One shocking item is the massage gun. ‘While handheld massage guns are generally safe to use on muscles, using them on the neck can be dangerous.
‘The high vibrations produced by massage guns can injure unprotected areas of the neck, and in rare cases, can cause soft tissue damage or stroke-like symptoms.’
Medical experts have long advised massage gun owners to not use the device anywhere near their spine, kidneys, prominent blood vessels and ribs.
In rare cases, massage tools can cause severe or life-threatening injuries, including fractures or joint damage, blood clots and a breakdown of muscles in the body.
Using a massage gun can also cause fractures in people suffering from weak or brittle bones and makes them more susceptible to cracks.
Medical experts have long advised massage gun owners to not use the device anywhere near their spine, kidneys, prominent blood vessels and ribs
-slipping in the shower; Slipping in the shower, could lead to a concussion and blood clots.
This can cause severe head injuries and even death, especially among older adults.
-house fires In the case of house fires, Smoke inhalation is a leading cause of death rather than the fire itself, Redditors claimed.
