There’s something we’ve all been wondering ever since last year when deep began designing packaging for a local fireworks company: what if these things go off when we’re in the office?
OK, yes, maybe we’re gambling with fate, but the odds a person in Missouri will die from fireworks discharge in a year? 1 in 9,936,000. Whew. Thank you, The Book of Odds website, which we discovered last week. You are a priceless gem that has helped ease our minds in some ways, but might lead to paranoia in the minds of many others.
For example, we’re a little concerned about this statement: the odds a man using a public restroom was observed not washing his hands is 1 in 2.99. (Gross, guys. Haven’t you heard of swine flu?). However, an accidental death due to being bitten or struck by an alligator? That’s just 1 in 104,600.
Other random facts you probably never cared to know include: the odds a registered vehicle in Missouri has vanity plates are 1 in 28.96; the odds a man does not own a pair of blue jeans are 1 in 10; and the odds a person in Missouri will die from contact with hot drinks, food, or cooking oil in a year are a mere 1 in 39,740,000.
Good luck trying not to get addicted—the odds are simply not in your favor.
