Ciekawostka: Coconuts kill about 150 people each year

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Coconuts falling from their trees and striking individuals can cause serious injury to the back, neck, shoulders and head. These injuries are occasionally fatal. Following a 1984 study on "Injuries Due to Falling Coconuts", exaggerated claims spread concerning the number of deaths by falling coconuts. Falling coconuts, according to urban legend, kill a few people a year. This legend gained momentum after the 2002 work of a noted expert on shark attacks was characterized as saying that falling coconuts kill 150 people each year worldwide. This statistic has often been contrasted with the number of shark-caused deaths per year, which is around five. Concern about the risk of fatality due to f…

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