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You're More Likely to Die from a Vending Machine Than a Shark

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Despite their snack-filled innocence, vending machines cause 2 to 3 deaths per year—usually by tipping over when people shake or rock them. Shark attacks, on the other hand, typically result in 1 or fewer fatalities in the U.S. annually.


Fear the fins all you want, but the real danger might be your afternoon snack.

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