People 'cheat death' five times in a lifetime
The average Brit will narrowly dodge death five times during their lifetime, a new mortality report has revealed.
Common close encounters include being involved in a potentially fatal car crash - something that will happen to 40 percent of us - and surviving a high voltage electric shock (32%).
Other escapes include almost getting struck by lightning (36%) or living through a serious natural disaster including high impact earthquakes or raging floods (29%).
The study of over 1,000 people also found 23 percent of people think they owe their lives to others normally because they have been pulled back from stepping out in front of a bus.
In odd news, the study also found 61% of people believe they have a guardian angel who watches over and protects them… but apparently gets bored after five times.
Common close encounters include being involved in a potentially fatal car crash - something that will happen to 40 percent of us - and surviving a high voltage electric shock (32%).
Other escapes include almost getting struck by lightning (36%) or living through a serious natural disaster including high impact earthquakes or raging floods (29%).
The study of over 1,000 people also found 23 percent of people think they owe their lives to others normally because they have been pulled back from stepping out in front of a bus.
In odd news, the study also found 61% of people believe they have a guardian angel who watches over and protects them… but apparently gets bored after five times.
A spokesperson for MORE TH>N who commissioned the study said: "Life is precious and many Brits seem to have had a heck of a lot of lucky escapes.
"The purpose of this report wasn’t to scare Brits or get them thinking about their mortality in a morbid way, but at the same time people need to realise they’re not infallible."
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"The purpose of this report wasn’t to scare Brits or get them thinking about their mortality in a morbid way, but at the same time people need to realise they’re not infallible."
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