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MathematicallyMindedFractal

You are at a greater risk of dying if a coconut falls on your head than if you're struck by lightning.

Lightning is dangerous, but not nearly as dangerous as some people would think. 

Posted - October 12, 2016
Tags : lightning statistics

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  • 127
    Infinitesimal, but still existent. :) 
      October 12, 2016 9:04 AM MDT
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  • 2500
    Really?

    Do you have any actual data to back up that assertion?
      October 12, 2016 9:56 AM MDT
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  • The size and height from which the coconut dropped would be crucial to know.  And was the person struck wearing any headgear? 
     
     
      October 12, 2016 10:15 AM MDT
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  • 1615
    Especially if you live where coconuts grow other wise watch out for lightening.
      October 12, 2016 12:05 PM MDT
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  • 5835

    SOURCE (Opens in new window.)

    Wikipedia "Death By Coconut" (Opens in new window.)
      October 12, 2016 12:09 PM MDT
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  • Isn't it true that if you get struck by lightning and live, the odds of you getting struck again increase? Is the same true if hit by a coconut?
      October 12, 2016 12:13 PM MDT
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  • 17614
    Not if you live in South Florida.  This is another statement. This post was edited by Thriftymaid at October 12, 2016 12:34 PM MDT
      October 12, 2016 12:28 PM MDT
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