What are the chances of getting killed by a vending machine?
(The odds of dying from a vending-machine-related accident are 1 in 112 million, according to “The Book of Odds” by Amram Shapiro. Even if you’ve never golfed, you’re more likely to snag a hole in one than to draw the winning ticket.
How much people die to vending machines each year?
One report we’ve read says that vending machines kill 13 people on average each year in the US alone. It’s not clear whether it’s delivery guys suffering accidents moving these heavy beasts around or frustrated office workers doing the Homer Simpson when they fail to dispense food.
How many people are killed by coconuts each year?
Burgess, director of the International Shark Attack File, claimed that “[f]alling coconuts kill 150 people worldwide each year”. Concerns about death by coconut have been reported extensively in mainstream media sources.
How do you protect a vending machine from theft?
Vending burglar’s tips on preventing external theft
- Spend the money on a good lock, for which no pick is made.
- When in doubt, talk to a locksmith.
- Location, location, location.
- Put padlocks on the machine.
- Use security cameras.
- Change your route schedules periodically.
What’s more common than shark attacks?
For even more proof that these animals’ bad rap is undeserved, check out the many things that are more likely to kill you than a shark: Accidental poisoning. An air or space accident. A bike accident.
Which creature kills the most humans?
Mosquitoes
List
| Source: CNET | ||
|---|---|---|
| Animal | Humans killed per year | |
| 1 | Mosquitoes | 1,000,000 |
| 2 | Humans (homicides only) | 475,000 |
| 3 | Snakes | 50,000 |