The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Bull Riding

Bull riding is one of those sports that people just don't really understand why we, as human beings, have any desire to do. The goal of this sport is to get on top of an angry bull without a saddle and with barely any protective equipment and hang on for as long as possible. By the way, the bull doesn't give up. It will shake you off its back, and when it does, you have to get out of there. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.