Is There Anything That Can't Kill You?

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The discussion centers around the provocative idea that everything can potentially kill you, with participants exploring various physical objects to challenge this notion. The original poster argues that all physical items, from everyday objects to food, can be lethal under certain circumstances, emphasizing that the quantity and context matter. Participants engage in a playful debate, suggesting examples like gelatin nailed to a tree or peanut butter, while humorously noting that even benign items can pose risks if misused. The conversation touches on the absurdity of fearing specific objects while ignoring the broader reality that almost anything can be dangerous given the right conditions. Ultimately, the thread highlights the importance of understanding risk and the often irrational nature of fears surrounding everyday items.
  • #51
Some ideas are deadly.
 
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  • #52
rootX said:
To make it more interesting I think people must backup their claims with evidences.
This I set out to do, but so far no go. I thought that a feather couldn't kill anyone, but that turned out to be wrong. Then I tried a marshmallow. Unfortunately, it turns out that it can. A leaf, a sticky-note, a flower. I'm afraid I have to stop for the time being until I can tidy up here and then it's back to work.
 
  • #53
The point seems clear: Assume everything is dangerous until long-term data is available showing otherwise.
 
  • #55
Ivan Seeking said:
The point seems clear: Assume everything is dangerous until long-term data is available showing otherwise.

well done
 
  • #56
And the winner is:
Skydiving has never killed anyone.
 
  • #57
256bits said:
And the winner is:
Skydiving has never killed anyone.

Landing is a bona fide part of skydiving, as it is part of training. And the impact with the planet can kill when deployment fails.
 
  • #58
Nothing traveling at the speed of light can die, it can only transform.
 
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