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Taking it to the Edge

BMX injuries can range from shattered collarbones to fractured spinal cords. Deaths are rare in the sport, but lots of riders do not wear helmets or any protective gear. Sustaining multiple injuries can diminish anyone's quality of life.

The More You Know

A 26-sided shape is known as a small rhombicuboctahedron.
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The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent 100 ways to cook an egg.

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