"Resistance Bands": 28 Harmless Looking Things Or Activities That Can Actually Be Fatal

We, as humans, are relatively fragile beings. And while this applies to emotional fragility as well, today we’re talking more about physical form. Just think about it—some organisms can live in very extreme conditions.

For instance, archaea can adapt to a variety of environments, as they are hyperthermophilic (heat-resistant), acidophilic (can thrive in an acidic environment), alkaliphilic (can survive in an alkaline environment), and halophilic (don't fear salty concentrations). So, it's hard to destroy something that can adapt to basically anything. 

And while that’s a rather drastic comparison, the human body is nowhere near those survival skills. In fact, simply take away the oxygen source and it won’t be long before it gives up.

It only takes about 30-180 seconds of oxygen deprivation for a person to lose consciousness. Within a minute, brain cells start dying, within three more, extensive damage becomes likely, and within five, the loss of life is basically imminent. 

Again, this is quite an extreme example. It doesn’t even take so much for a person's body to be injured. Sometimes, even the seemingly harmless things or actions might do the job. 

That’s what we’re focusing on today. Such an idea was brought on by several online threads discussing what harmless-looking things are secretly dangerous. So, we collected a list of what netizens suggest are the answer. 

One of the most interesting points on this topic is that food, something we can’t live without, is actually a hazard for us as well. This is due to the fact that one wrong breath can cause us to choke, which, in a worst-case scenario, leads to a person's demise. 

And it’s not as uncommon as one might think. In the United States, choking is the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury and death. So, it’s no wonder some people even develop a phobia of choking, which is called phagophobia. It’s believed that around 7% to 9% of people have that. 

What’s even worse is that choking isn’t the only way food can hurt a person. Among others are things like food poisoning, which is usually caused by germs found in eaten items. They end up there either by contamination, improper preparation, or storage, and so on. In extreme cases, such poisoning can harm one’s body (by dehydration, bacteria, or other complications) so much to, that it can be fatal. 

Food allergies can be extremely dangerous, too, especially when it causes anaphylaxis. In case you didn’t know, that’s a serious allergic reaction that's usually symptomized by things like an itchy rash, throat closing, trouble breathing, and vomiting, to name a few. 

Among the most common allergens are foods like peanuts, shellfish, and dairy. Granted, the levels of allergic reaction to it can differ from person to person—some might not get anaphylaxis, but it still hurts them in some way. 

As you can see, even a thing that’s supposed to keep us alive can destroy us. That means that nothing is 100% safe in this world. So, we hope that this list will bring not only entertainment for you but also a reminder to always be cautious.