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JULY 2005
“If you were a fanatical risk analyst, you’d probably end up staying in bed all day.” That, sadly, wouldn’t be a good idea. Every year, around 400 people unintentionally suffocate or strangle themselves in bed. CAR CRASHES . . . CRIMINALS . . .
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CANCER . . . BLACK SWANS? AAAAAIIIEEEH!, p.56
13 | What’s New PHOTOGRAPHY A tiny hi-def camcorder. GADGETS Your cellphone, circa 2013. AUTO Saab’s 184hp booze-powered ride.
75 | How 2.0 YOU BUILT WHAT?! Flying a pack of balloons. MAXED OUT Blow $7,000 on gaming. GRAY MATTER Forging a real silver bullet. TECH LESSON DIY animated flicks.
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