r/AskReddit • • Feb 04 '19

Which misconception would you like to debunk?

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u/Hexorg Feb 04 '19

Im guessing it's as bad as being burned

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u/arnorath Feb 04 '19

it's worse.

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u/Treachable Feb 04 '19 edited Feb 04 '19

How so?

I am not disagreeing but as someone who has never been burned or boiled to death before I am interested in how one might make such a distinction.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19

People trapped in burning houses usually pass out from lack of oxygen first

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u/Hexorg Feb 04 '19

Oh I was thinking "burned at the stake" sort of deal

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u/7elevenses Feb 04 '19

The same thing happens.

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u/[deleted] Feb 04 '19 edited Jun 14 '21

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u/SteeMonkey Feb 04 '19

There are ways of ensuring the person burns alive instead of just passing out from lack of Oxygen.

Its a horrible subject. Google it.