These are the Deadliest Tourist Attractions on Earth

Cliffs of Moher

The Cliffs of Moher are extremely popular tourist destinations for most people visiting Northern Ireland. These vast promontories offer unique vistas into the Aran Islands and the Twelve Pins mountain range, but that comes at a very specific risk. Ireland is a rainy country, so walking over the slippery rock and wet moss to see over the edge is a 1,000-foot fall to death just waiting to happen. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.