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13 Habits We Mistakenly Considered Harmless

You obviously know that going to bed too late, smoking, and eating too much is unhealthy for you. But sometimes even the most harmless habits can present danger to our health. Did you know you could end up in the hospital if you stifle your sneeze? Or that chewing gum can make you feel less focused? Or that while reading in bed, you’re putting your eyes and spinal cord?

Bright Side has compiled a list of habits that seem harmless but actually pose great danger to our health.

TIMESTAMPS:

Stifling a sneeze 0:54

Using toothpicks 1:57

Sleeping facedown on your pillow 2:27

Shelling seeds with your…

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