One Mistake Means Certain Death: These Fearless Athletes All Have One Thing in Common, and It Might Not Be What You Think

Thrill Seeking, the Wrong Way

Many don’t know this, but Evil Knievel has admitted to being a bank robber on his deathbed. It makes perfect sense that a man who could not feel fear would attempt one of the most dangerous and stupid feats that one could possibly do. In fact, individuals who have Stuntman Syndrome have a higher chance to make bad decisions than others…

The More You Know

Hippos produce their own sunblock.
More people are bitten each year by New Yorkers than by sharks.
Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
During World War 2, a bear named Wotjek joined the Polish army. He carried ammunition and occasionally drank beer.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.