7 things you didnt know that could kill you in NYC and how to protect yourself
New York City can be lethal.Think about it: how many times have you heard about someone being hit by a car while crossing the street? Or a friend who had a suspicious substance slipped into their drink at the bar?According to the National Center for Health Statistics, approximately 437 people die every day in the state of New York — and a lot of the time, those deaths stem from accidents.New Yorkers know too well that dangers lurk everywhere — and often in common places.Below, find seven unexpected things you didn’t know could kill you in NYC, and the best items to avoid disaster.A fun night out can become a disaster fast if you turn your back on your drink.According to a survey from Alcohol.org, 44% of men and 56% of women reported unknowingly having spiked food or drinks, and 37% of the entire group said it occurred multiple times.Ana Miller, who has been living in NYC for the past seven years, told the Post she was roofied at a bar she frequented in her 20s.“I had two drinks over the span of three hours, and was served another but gave it to a friend,” she recalled.
“Not too long after, I started to feel very strange and like I needed help.I went to my best friend to tell him how I was feeling but was met with blank stares when nothing but gibberish came out.”With the help of her friends, she was taken to the emergency room and administered a drug test.“I was told that I was lucky my friends carried me back home that night, and lucky I woke up the next day,” Miller revealed.Next time you anticipate going out, carry this scrunchie on your wrist.
It transforms into a drink cover that creates a barrier over your beverage.Simply stretch the nylon and spandex fabric over the drink, insert a straw and sip while socializing.If you’re a frequent partygoer, you’ll like that it’s also washable and reusable.We get it: sometimes, you just want to lock in and blast your favorite artist to tune out the noise.But lacking spatial awareness can lead to ...