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DO PEOPLE REALLY NEED TO BE TOLD....?

On a blanket from Taiwan: "Not to be used as protection from a tornado."

On a helmet-mounted mirror for cyclists: "Objects in the mirror are actually behind you."

On a Taiwanese shampoo: "Use repeatedly for severe damage."

On the bottle-top of a flavoured milk drink: "After opening, keep upright."

On a New Zealand insect spray: "This product is not tested on animals."

On a packet of Sunmaid raisins: "Why not try tossing over your favourite breakfast cereal?"

On Morphy Richards hairdryer: "Do not use while sleeping."

On a curling iron: "Do not insert curling iron into any bodily orifice."

On the bottom of a Coca-Cola bottle: "Do not open here."

On a can of spray paint: "Do not spray in your face."

On a bottle of bathtub cleaner: "For best results, start with clean bathtub before use."

On a container of lighter fluid: "WARNING: Contents flammable."

On a bottle of hand lotion: "Warning: Starts healing skin on contact."

On a box of household nails: "CAUTION! - Do NOT swallow nails. May cause irritation."

On a bag of Doritos: "You could be a winner! No purchase necessary. Details inside."

On a bar of Camay soap: "Directions: Use like regular soap."

On Findus frozen dinners: "Serving suggestion: Defrost."

On a hotel provided shower cap in a box: "Fits one head."

On Tesco's Tiramisu dessert (printed on bottom of the box): "Do not turn upside down."

On Marks & Spencer Bread Pudding: "Product will be hot after heating."

On packaging for a Rowenta iron: "Do not iron clothes on body."

On Boot's Children's cough medicine: "Do not drive a car or operate machinery."

On Nytol sleep aid: "Warning: may cause drowsiness."

On a string of Chinese-made Christmas lights: "For indoor or outdoor use only."

On a Japanese food processor: "Not to be used for the other use."

On Sainsbury's peanuts: "Warning: contains nuts."

On an American Airlines packet of nuts: "Instructions: open packet, eat nuts."

On a Swedish chainsaw: "Do not attempt to stop chain with your hands or genitals."

On a child's Superman costume: "Wearing of this garment does not enable you to fly."

On a toboggan: "Sledge may develop high speed under certain snow conditions."

On a laser-printer cartridge: "Do not eat toner."

On a knife sharpener: "Caution: knives are sharp."

On shin pads for cyclists: "Shin guards cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover."

On a takeaway coffee cup: "Caution: hot beverages are hot."

On a microwave oven: "Do not use for drying pets."

On a pushchair: "Caution: remove infant before storing chair."

On the bottom of a cola bottle: "Do not open here."

On a Harry Potter wizard's broom: "This broom does not actually fly."

On a box of aspirin: "Do not take if allergic to aspirin."

On a muffin packet: "Remove wrapper, open mouth, insert muffin, eat."

On a kettle: "The appliance is switched on by setting the on/off switch to the "on" position."

On a ketchup bottle: "Instructions: put on food."

On a bottle of rum: "Open bottle before drinking."

On a can of air freshener: "For use by trained personnel only."

On a bottle of baby lotion: "Keep away from children."

On a 500-piece jigsaw puzzle box: "Some assembly required."

On a can of pepper spray used for self-defence: "May irritate eyes."

On a frisbee: "Warning: may contain small parts."

On newly-renovated ramp entrance: "Take care: new non-slip surface."

On a birthday card for a one-year-old: "Not suitable for children aged 36 months or less."

On a toilet-cleaning brush: "Do not use orally."

On spray paint can: "Do not spray in your face."

On a TV remote control: "Not dishwasher safe."

On a blowtorch: "Not to be used for drying hair."

On a bottle of hair dye: "Do not use as an ice cream topping."

On a mattress: "Do not attempt to swallow."

On a toaster: "Do not use under water."

On a push-along lawnmower: "Not to be used as a hedge-trimmer."
 

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