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100 true stories of unusual deaths - cover

100 true stories of unusual deaths

John Mac, Sandrine Brugot, Marion Ambrosino, Luc Tailleur

Publisher: Studio Minuit

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Summary

Can you die impaled by a straw, killed by a slug, crushed by a cow that fell from the sky, poisoned by a carrot, or choke on a laugh? NO? Well yes, it is possible... Unfortunately. You will discover the 100 most absurd and tragic, sometimes funny, ways to die, which will make you feel cold and smile at the same time. Each one is a reminder of the unbearable fragility of existence and the need to avoid risky behaviour.
Available since: 06/21/2022.
Print length: 102 pages.

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