You're More Likely to Die From an Asteroid Than Rabies, Scientists Find

ScienceAlert·Aug 7

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Scientists have found that the likelihood of dying from an asteroid is higher than from rabies. The study also suggests that asteroid-related deaths may be more probable than other rare events, such as lightning strikes. The exact chances and comparisons of dying from an asteroid versus other causes are being explored and analyzed by researchers.

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