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Raikus — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:01:00 GMT

http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/10/28/prevent-head-explosi.html

Evidently there’s an epidemic of head explosions and no one has told me. I find this troubling, as it seems that someone’s head exploding would make the news somewhere. And if LOTS of people’s heads were exploding I’d like to at least see a 30 second mention on the next Headline News segment. I keep hearing news about ugly dog contests and how Charles Barkley is going to run for political office again, but nothing – not one linked story to popping craniums.

And look at all the head exploding activities one can perform. Skydiving, mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, scuba diving – these just became the most dangerous sports in the world. No train or plane travel either. You may save some travel time compared to the traditional methods of car, boat or carriage, but you risk serious side effects.

So is this a conspiracy? Some natural form of adventure sport enthusiast population control? Can our one small glimmer of salvation be found in the hands of an ear pump?

Probably not. Most likely this is just another case of product hyperbole, but are you willing to take that chance? As the article states, “It’s $60, which is a tad expensive, but you really can’t put a price on your skull not exploding.”

Well now, evidently you can.

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Ad Headlines That Will Save Your Life (If They Don't Give You a Heart Attack First)