Human Cannonball Dies During Act
A British human cannonball died today when his safety net failed to engage during a "daredevil stunt show." Turns out shooting yourself out of a cannon is almost as dangerous as going to McDonald's. [SkyNews via TDB]
Let's Recognize Russian Bungee Jumping as an Official Sport
These are the Russian X Games. No helmets, and no fanfare. Just pure sport: getting thrown off dilapidated Soviet-era high rises and hoping that a few cords in knots will save you. This is more dangerous than Action Park.
What the Hell Is 'The Choking Game'?
A 12-year-old died last week after playing the "choking game," according to Santa Monica police—the latest in a long string of deaths apparently resulting from adolescent self-asphyxiation. What is going on with kids these days?

