The Deadliest Sports on Earth: Ranked

WEAR A HELMET

For some reason, skateboarders tend to not wear protective equipment while they skate. Whether this is either a cultural or economic issue, this is a major problem that leads to about 40 deaths per year. Skateboarding is serious stuff. If you research Tony Hawk's medical history, you'll discover why we put skateboarding on this list. 

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The More You Know

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