Ever had a close call with death and count your lucky stars that you’re still among the living?
These people absolutely do. Take a look at these incredible photos.
1. “My Great-Grandfather Was Shot In The Chest By A German Soldier During World War I. Luckily, The Coins In His Breast Pocket Absorbed The Bullet And Saved His Life. You Could Say He Didn’t Need Much Money To Survive.”
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3. A Shark Bit Her, But She Wasn’t Tasty Enough. Some Researchers Believe That In The Initial Bite A Shark Can Detect The Ratio Of Fat To Bone Or Muscle And Whether Its Mouthful Is Worth Eating Or Not
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4. Boulder nearly wrecks Italian farmhouse
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5. There Was A Mud Slide Just North Of My Town And This Caltrans Truck Driver Had A Very Close Call. To The Left Is The Pacific Ocean.
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7. Direct Hit Mid-Sip
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10. Narrowly Missed Bike Rider Late To Work
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13. Phone Saved Leg From Chainsaw
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15. Angle Grinder Disc Exploded
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18. Nailgun Miss
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