Death by Falling Coconut: What are the chances it happens to you?

Falling coconuts may be an unusual way to die on term life insurance, but not impossible. A full-sized coconut can weigh in at over three pounds, and 2.5% of hospital admissions in New Guinea were due to falling coconut-related injuries.

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Ashley Dannelly has a Master of Arts in English and teaches English at Columbia International University and other higher education institutions. She is also a certified personal trainer with the American Council on Exercise and trains clients in both individual and group settings. Ashley’s background in English and fitness has allowed her the opportunity to write and create content for many ...

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Benjamin Carr worked as a licensed insurance agent at State Farm and Tennant Special Risk. He sold various lines of coverage and informed his clients about their life, health, property/casualty insurance needs. Assessing risks and helping people find the best coverage to suit their needs is a passion of his. He appreciates that insurance was designed to protect people, particularly during times...

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