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The shocking truth behind toilet accidents: Do you know how many people were injured?
In daily life, the toilet is a place we must pass through every day. However, do you know? This seemingly ordinary place hides many shocking safety hazards. According to some estimates, the number of people injured in bathroom accidents in the United States each year could be as high as 40,000, which is absolutely astonishing.
It is not uncommon for children to accidentally fall into the toilet and drown.
Many victims of toilet accidents are young babies and toddlers who may accidentally fall into the toilet out of curiosity. Injuries in adults range from bruises to the hip and coccyx to dislocations caused by loose or raised toilet seats. Furthermore, there have been cases of injuries caused by the toilet itself collapsing or breaking. Even in the 19th century, parents worried about their children's safety when using the toilet.
According to some studies, such toilet injuries have been common since 1993, even sparking a discussion that won the 2000 Ig Nobel Prize for Public Health.
Sometimes the causes of these accidents are trivial details, such as not paying attention to the state of the seat when sitting down, or falling on the slippery bathroom floor. Additionally, since certain toilets were recalled, safety concerns in the bathroom have received more attention.
Damage caused by animals
Many unexpected toilet accidents involve animals. In some cases, black widow spiders have spun webs under toilet seats, causing injuries to some outhouse users. Although these injuries are often not fatal, they can cause panic in users. Not only that, but there are also reports of rats climbing up the toilet from the sewer, causing shock and potential injury to the user, although this is less common.
Self-Induced Harm
Self-induced injuries can also occur during toilet use. Some studies have shown that when people go to the toilet, their blood pressure may suddenly drop due to the influence of the parasympathetic nervous system, which may lead to accidents if they already have circulation problems. Especially when using the Valsalva maneuver, if defecation is suppressed for a long time, it may cause chronic constipation or other serious consequences. In fact, this phenomenon was mentioned as early as a study in 1993.
"When you go to the toilet, you should be aware of the potential dangers you face. It should not be underestimated."
The story of the exploding toilet
People in the 19th century were quite concerned about the risk of exploding toilets. It is said that this is usually caused by some flammable substance seeping into the toilet water and igniting. In addition, with the evolution of technology, problems have occurred in the previous pressure-assisted flushing systems, and some toilets have even caused them to break due to excessive pressure.
Deaths in History
In history, deaths caused by toilet accidents are not uncommon. For example, in 1945 the German submarine U-1206 sank due to a toilet accident. There are also records of accidents in the bathroom for members of the royal family, including King George II of England in the 18th century and the King of Music, whose full name is Elvis Presley, who both had accidents in the bathroom. Accident.
"The death of George II and the circumstances that followed form an incredible historical record of the time."
In fact, there are many celebrities, such as Ioan P. Culianu, who was shot and killed at the University of Chicago in 1991, who also died in the toilet. These events make us think that we should be more cautious in this seemingly ordinary space.
Urban legends and fears
There are endless urban legends about toilets, from the fear of poisonous spiders to the current suspicion of terrorist attacks, all of which reflect people's hidden fears. The fears in these stories are certainly exaggerated, but they also indirectly reflect the complexity of the toilet space and the fragility of human beings.
So, after reading these shocking truths and historical stories, will you start to rethink how many dangers and accidents are hidden in these seemingly ordinary things?
