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25 Things You Probably Didn’t Realize Can Cause Cancer

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19. Drinking too much

We all enjoy a drink from now and then, but if one drink translates to four or more, we have a serious problem here. Having more than two alcoholic beverages per day increases your cancer risk significantly. The American Cancer Society even noted that overdrinking is strongly associated with a greater risk of liver, breast, throat, and colon cancer.

Avoid ordering that third alcoholic drink at all costs!

20. Making microwave popcorn

We know… microwave popcorn bags are pretty convenient and cheap too. But do you know what they also are? DANGEROUS! Microwave popcorn packs a chemical called diacetyl found in its butter flavoring. This chemical can eventually lead to a wide range of lung issues, including cancer.

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