Surprising Objects That Are Very Dangerous For People To Touch

Our parents would often instruct us to "look but not touch" things when we accompanied them into a store. Of course, the store's merchandise was never harmful; they really just didn't feel like dealing with the headache of us making a mess. As adults, we have a little more freedom without mom and dad hovering over us, but just because we can touch anything definitely doesn't mean we should, as these 20 seemingly-innocent items prove!

1. The kissing bug

Don't let the word "kiss" fool you. If you're bitten by one you could contract Chagas disease, an ailment carried by a parasite inside the bug that causes cardiac problems.

2. Jimsonweed

Central America and other areas of the world with year-round temperate climates have this super-poisonous plant. The chemicals interfere with brain communication, although some people actually ingest them in small doses to hallucinate.

3. Water hemlock

You might recognize this plant as the killer of Socrates. Every part of it contains deadly toxins so powerful even ingesting animals that came in contact with it can kill you.

4. Africanized bee

This species of bee can quickly turn hostile when threatened. Once they hone in on the threat, they'll pursue them — no matter how big or small — until they can attack.