7 deaths for reasons you would never imagine

1. Slipping on banana peel? No, orange

You certainly remember the famous episode of the Woodpecker: "Let's Go to the Falls", where they go down Niagara Falls in a barrel. Well, be aware that this story may have been based on real facts, as in 1911 Bobby Leach decided to be the first person to drop the falls aboard a vat.

The fall took 18 minutes and the adventurer had to be rescued as the barrel got stuck in the rocks. Even with the accident, Bobby came out with only minor injuries from this great adventure. But the tragic fact comes now: Almost 15 years after the feat, Bobby slipped on an orange peel and fractured his leg, which eventually had to be amputated. Due to complications, he died a few months later.

2. Attacked by a zombie snake

Chef Peng Fan was preparing a plate of snake meat. About 20 minutes after he cut the animal into pieces, he went to throw his head away when he took a dinghy. Yes, he took a boat from the snake's head that was separated from the body! The reptile, a cobra siamensis, has poison that causes paralysis and asphyxiation, which caused Peng's death.

3. Dead in honor of life

John Kendrick was an ingenious captain and earned great fame for his achievements in battle. In addition to her life, her abilities have earned her a day of festivities in her honor. During the act, a cannon fired 13 shots. However, the weapon was not calibrated properly and the ship on which John was struck, causing the captain to die.

4. By Merlin's Beards

For many, having a large, large beard is a source of pride, but Hans Steininger has taken it to the next level. You had a 1.37 meter beard, which earned you paintings and even a sculpture! But as you might imagine, cultivating such a lot of facial hair was impractical, and during a fire Hans ended up stepping on his beard, falling and breaking his neck.

5. Giving your life for the truth, literally

They say lawyers do everything they can to make people believe their arguments! For Clement Vallandigham proved his point, but the price was very high. During a murder trial he tried to show that the victim had committed suicide. To do this, Clement took a gun from his pocket and, believing it was unloaded, knelt and fired. The accident was fatal, but he got the freedom of his client.

6. When you are told “be careful not to bite your tongue”, take it seriously!

Allan Pinkerton was a leading detective and spy in the United States and created a method for identifying criminals that is used by the FBI. Despite having an exciting and risky life, Allan did not die a death linked to the criminal world, as might be expected. One fine day, walking around, he slipped, fell, and bit his tongue, causing an infection that caused him to die.

7. Dead, but champion!

Frank Hayes worked as a horse trainer and had never competed professionally. Before a race, Hayes rode the Sweet Kiss horse, but eventually suffered a fatal heart attack. His work as a coach was so good that even without the commands of a jockey, the horse crossed the finish line of the race and took first place. Frank Hayes died as a winner!