12 Benign Items with a High Body Count
![12 Benign Items with a High Body Count](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/0/1/898001_320x180.jpg)
Ah, the everyday things we take for granted! We use them, we rely on them, and we trust them to keep us safe ... most of the time, anyway. But little do we know, there is a sinister side to these seemingly harmless objects. From sticky molasses to furniture to hot dogs to window blind cords to lawnmowers, these everyday items can be surprisingly dangerous.
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In this list, we will explore 12 harmless-looking everyday things that are surprisingly dangerous. From the Boston Molasses Disaster to hot tub hazards to choking on pen lids, we will uncover the hidden dangers lurking in our everyday lives. We will also discuss how to prevent these tragedies, as well as look at some of the tragic cases that have occurred due to these everyday items.
So, without further ado, let us dive into the world of the 12 harmless-looking everyday things that are surprisingly dangerous.
Sand castles: not as harmless as they seem.
![BEWARE OF SAND CASTLES Since 1990, more people in the U.S. have died from falling into sand holes and tunnels dug for sand castles than from shark attacks. It's a shocking total of 16 people. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/4/897414.jpg)
Mowing the lawn: deadly serious.
![CRACKED BEWARE OF RIDING LAWNMOWERS Every year, around 80,000 people in the U.S. end up in the emergency room due to riding lawnmowers. Sadly, this leads to an average of 70 deaths.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/0/9/897409.jpg)
Vending machines: 0, Sharks: 1.
![CRACKED BEWARE OF VENDING MACHINES 2 Since 1978, at least 37 people have died and 113 have been injured in the U.S. because they tried to shake or tilt the machines to get something for free.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/8/897418.jpg)
Bathroom safety: Not so easy.
![BEWARE OF BATHTUBS 67294 AND SHOWERS Every year, about 250,000 Americans aged 15 or over get hurt in the bathroom by accident, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/3/897413.jpg)
Pods
![CRACKED BEWARE.OF DETERGENT PODS Six adults with mental disabilities died between 2012 and 2017 due to eating laundry detergent pods, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/6/897416.jpg)
Hot tubs: not so hot.
![BEWARE OF HOT TUBS Tubs have been linked to Legionnaires disease outbreaks all over the world. It's well known that they can spread water droplets into the air, which can carry the bacteria that cause the disease. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/7/897417.jpg)
The Molasses Disaster
![BEWARE OF MOLASSES On January 15, 1919, a huge tank of molasses exploded in Boston's North End, sending out over two million gallons of the sticky stuff at a speed of up to 35 miles per hour. This disaster killed 21 people and injured 150 more. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/0/897410.jpg)
Furniture: 1, Terrorists: 0.
![BEWARE OF FURNITURE A study from 2015 showed that more people in the U.S. have died from falling furniture and TVs than from terrorism since 9/11. Take that, Osama, whatever hell you're being tormented in. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/5/897415.jpg)
Choking Hazards
![BEWARE OF PEN LIDS About 100 people in the U.S. die from choking on pen lids each year, but this number has gone down since BIC pens and other companies started putting a hole in the lid. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/0/7/897407.jpg)
Prevention fails again.
![BEWARE OF BLIND MOONIM GORDS About once a month, a child tragically dies from getting tangled in window blind cords, even though people have been trying to prevent this for years. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/0/8/897408.jpg)
Cooking: not as safe as it seems.
![BEWARE OF COOKING 1294 Cooking is responsible for a lot of home fires that have ended in tragedy, with 43% of home fire deaths and 16% of wrongful death suits being linked to it. CRACKED](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/1/897411.jpg)
Hot dogs: not toddler-friendly.
![CRACKED BEWARE OF HOT DOGS Kids under three are most likely to choke on hot dogs, which make up 17% of food-related choking incidents. So... don't feed your kids hot dogs.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/1/2/897412.jpg)