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About This Quiz
While survival instinct causes many people to avoid the likes of man-eating sharks and killer cliffs, others seem to plunge into danger with reckless abandon. Some view these people as brave or daring; others grant them honorary "Darwin Awards" to brand their unwise ways.Â
Of course, even if you eat your vegetables, avoid helmet-less motorcycle rides and never pick up a scorpion, you still might be at risk of untimely death. Let's face it: while daredevils are often deemed "dumb," extremely cautious people often get a bad rap, too. Plus, there's always the risk of a random lightning strike or reckless driver just around the corner. In this unpredictable world, who's to decide the best way to live?Â
Perhaps we should take some advice from Mark Twain, who said, "The fear of death follows the fear of life. A man who lives fully is prepared to die at any time." So, how ready are you to meet your doom? Whether you subscribe to Twain's ideology or the ubiquitous "YOLO" of today, answering a few questions about the way you choose to live can help reveal your fate. To find out just when the grim reaper will come knocking on your door. take the following quiz!
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Have you ever done something dangerous for the 'gram, such as climbed a precarious cliff or hung recklessly out of a moving roller coaster?
Yes
No
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Someone says they'll pay your rent next month if you eat this gecko. Do you do it?
Yes
No
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Each year, thousands gather for the Running of the Bulls in Pamplona, Spain, which, you guessed it—involves running with the bulls. You happen to be in town. Will you attend?
Yes
No
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Is hiking Mount Everest on your bucket list?
Yes
No
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When you're young, the fun part of breaking a bone is getting people to sign your cast and receiving copious amounts of sympathy candy. When you're an adult, the only fun part is watching Netflix if you're too debilitated to go to work. So, have you ever broken any bones?
Yes
No
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A Florida's man beloved pet, a rare, emu-like bird called a cassowary, unfortunately maimed and killed him. Would you like to adopt one of these beautiful birds?
Yes!
No.
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Picture this: There appears to be a nice, warm natural pool at Yellowstone National Park. Do you dive in?
Yes!
No, not without testing it with my finger first, at least.
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Do you partake in any activity with a name that starts with "extreme"?
Yes
No
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Whether it's jumping off waterfalls or wrestling, do you often feel like you need to prove yourself to others?
Yes
No
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Would you like to attend San Juan de la Vega, Mexico's "Exploding Hammer Festival," which involves—you guessed it—exploding hammers? (Contestants strap homemade explosives to hammers and smash them into the ground.)
Yes!
No
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You may have seen the footage of that Vlogger who attempts to consume a live octopus ... until it basically tries to eat her face right back. Would you attempt a similar feat for some viral attention?
Yes
No
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Imagine that there's a REALLY cute jaguar cub at the zoo, and you're dying to take a selfie with it. Do you climb the barrier?
Yes
No
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Chernobyl, Russia's "Exclusion Zone" continues to be a popular tourist attraction despite the risks. Because of the radiation left over from the power plant explosion in 1986, visitors are advised against touching anything or sitting on the ground. So, would you go?
Yes
No
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Picture yourself on the edge of a very, very steep cliff. So, are you afraid of heights?
Yes
No
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Have you visited or do you live in a city that regularly makes the top "Most Dangerous Cities in the World" list? (Currently, this list includes the likes of Tijuana, Acapulco, Caracas, Cape Town, Cancún, St. Louis, Kingston, Detroit and New Orleans.)
Yes
No
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Your friend just offered to pay you $500 if you parkour off a moving public transit bus. Do you do it?
Yes
No
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Time to venture out on a long, grueling hike on a hot day. Do you bring food, water, some sort of water purification system and a flashlight?
Yes
No
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Let's talk about the activities you enjoy. Do you ski, snowboard, play rugby, mountaineer, mountain climb, box, surf or whitewater kayak?
Yes
No
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A lot of people have a love/hate relationship with the doctor. So, imagine that you have quality insurance/could afford doctor visits. Would you go?
Yes
No
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Experts say you should wash your hands with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds to eliminate bacteria. On average, this should happen at least 11 times per day. So, are you a diligent hand washer?
Yes
No
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Have you ever declared "That was so worth it, though!" after a near-death experience?
Yes
No
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Would you ever visit McKamey Manor, allegedly the most extreme haunted house in the world? (It might involve eating live cockroaches, being bitten by caimans and swimming with moray eels, if that helps you make your decision.)
Yes
No
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You're going to travel to Somalia, a country that has a dangerously high rate of yellow fever. Do you get your yellow fever vaccination before you go?
Yes
No
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Would you ever say, "Don't worry, I totally got this" in a dangerous situation when you totally DON'T got it?
Yes
No
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Let's hop in the car. Do you have a need for speed on the road?
Yes
No
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You're just miles away from a no-contact tribe in the heart of the Amazon. Do you contact them?
Yes
No
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You see a beautiful wild horse in the wild. Do you attempt to ride it?
Yes. Giddy up!
No
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Your friends are traveling to a beautiful Brazilian island. lha da Queimada Grande, also known as Snake Island, contains one of the largest, most concentrated and most venomous snake populations in the world, though. Do you go?
Yes
No
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