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5. sometimes things happen

Mon May 25, 2026, 11:05 PM

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1978 to 1995, falling vending machines resulted in 37 deaths and over 113 injuries.

reminds me of "Can't Complain"

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How fragile life can be. sheshe2 Monday #1

Crazy, but it happens. FalloutShelter Monday #2

How sad. Need to put the pin in that holds the umbella to the table BlueWaveNeverEnd Monday #3

Depending on how strong the wind was, even that might not have helped. mwmisses4289 Monday #4

"Woman killed by patio table while dining..." JoseBalow Monday #6

sometimes things happen lapfog_1 Monday #5

Did not expect a Stan Ridgway comment here on DU luxmatic Yesterday #11

Wow, how freaky that was. Figarosmom Monday #7

How awful. hamsterjill Monday #8

Why would they name a restaurant "Coroner" ? C Moon Yesterday #9

Shit happens. OAITW r.2.0 Yesterday #10

Driftwood Grill Home of the Lazy Gator flvegan Yesterday #12