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What were some incredibly idiotic ways in which Russians accidentally died?

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By Infographics ShowPublished about a month ago β€’ Updated about a month ago β€’ 2 min read
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  1. From bizarre accidents to downright foolish decisions, Russians have found some truly unusual ways to meet their demise. Let's explore a few of these stories. πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈπŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί
  2. In 1989, E. Frenkel, a self-proclaimed psychic, believed he could stop vehicles with his mind. This genius stepped in front of a freight train to test his theory and, well, let's just say the train won. πŸš‚πŸ’₯
  3. A shift manager at a nuclear facility in 1968 improvised a plutonium purification procedure, disregarding safety protocols. His actions led to a nuclear chain reaction, resulting in his death from radiation sickness a month later. ⚰️☒️
  4. In 2000, a jealous husband in Khabarovsk attempted to get revenge on his cheating wife by rigging a homemade bomb to her lover's apartment. The bomb exploded prematurely, killing only the husband. πŸ’£πŸ€¦β€β™‚οΈ
  5. Construction workers and factory employees have suffered gruesome deaths due to lack of safety measures and training. Incidents involve being pulled into drilling equipment, lathes, and even a poultry processing machine. πŸ—οΈπŸ­
  6. Even thieves aren't immune to stupidity. One small-time crook broke into a disabled man's home, only to get his testicle crushed by the man's crutch. The thief was later found unconscious by the police, probably rethinking his life choices. πŸ₯œπŸ˜΅
  7. Sergei, a chemistry student, believed he could create a potion of immortality by consuming small amounts of poison. He eventually died from acute cyanide poisoning after consuming too much. Guess he should've paid more attention in class. πŸŽ“πŸ’€
  8. Social media has led to numerous deaths in Russia, with people attempting to take dangerous selfies on tall buildings and structures. The government even created a campaign to discourage such behavior. πŸ€³πŸ†
  9. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has resulted in a staggering number of Russian casualties, with reports of soldiers making poor decisions, such as replacing body armor plates with looted MacBooks. Guess they thought they could stop bullets with the power of Apple. πŸŽπŸ˜…
  10. Even Russian oligarchs and prominent figures have been dropping like flies since the start of the invasion. It's almost like holding power in Russia during these turbulent times is a bad idea. Who would've thought? πŸ€”πŸ’°

πŸ“ SOURCES: https://pastebin.com/4tYajKUK

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