Morbid Trivia Answer - Plus Women's World Cup Thoughts
This weeks question was one of the more difficult ones, but one person did get the correct answer: of the animals listed, horses cause the most deaths per year in the U.S. (link). They account for an estimated 106 deaths per year on the low end, up there with deer as the leading killers. Following them are stinging insects, cattle, dogs, snakes, birds (?), alligators, mountain lions and sharks. Congrats to the winner, whoever you are! Feel free to comment to gain the recognition you deserve.
On a somber note, the U.S. Women's National Team lost the Women's World Cup final today. It was a crushing defeat, with a comedy of errors on defense and a horrific lack of poise at times. Once the match went to penalties, I knew Japan would win since they were more composed throughout the game.
On the bright side, Abby Wambach and new crush Alex Morgan played very well, and I hope they and Debra Morgan Hope Solo return with a vengeance four years from now. Let's not forget that we've got a Women's Professional Soccer league here in the U.S. that can use our support between World Cups (go Breakers). A big tip of the hat to Japan for playing with a lot of skill and poise in winning it all. This is a great story for a country that's had a lot to deal with this past year.
The best part is that I was trying to choose between horses and cattle, and Nick completely ridiculed me for considering cattle. And yet cattle was essentially the second best choice, easily dominating Nick's answer of snakes (not to mention hippopotamus).
Nice job! I probably would've gone with cattle when posed the question, simply by the sheer numbers of them, food poisoning, and deaths of rodeo clowns.
YES!! Horses for the win!!
ReplyDeleteThe best part is that I was trying to choose between horses and cattle, and Nick completely ridiculed me for considering cattle. And yet cattle was essentially the second best choice, easily dominating Nick's answer of snakes (not to mention hippopotamus).
Nice job! I probably would've gone with cattle when posed the question, simply by the sheer numbers of them, food poisoning, and deaths of rodeo clowns.
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