The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

Skiing

People don't talk about how frequently skiers get hurt. Don't let this dissuade you from wanting to go on that winter trip to Alaska. Just remember to wear a helmet, don't put yourself in a position where you could get seriously hurt, and you'll be just fine.

The More You Know

A U.S. park ranger named Roy C. Sullivan held the record for being struck by lightning the most times, having been struck — and surviving — seven times between 1942 and 1977.
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Your heart beats 100,000 times a day.
Will Smith turned down the role of Neo in the Matrix. He starred in Wild Wild West instead.

Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.