Common Household Items That Could Kill You

Today, we’re about to uncover the truth about some seemingly innocuous items that could be lethal.

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From the mundane to the mysterious, these everyday objects might just be more sinister than they appear.

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Button Batteries

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Mothballs

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Furniture Polish

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Windshield Washer Fluid

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