How Will I Die?

Take this quiz to find out the nature of your demise!

We all gotta die sometime, but the big mystery is… how? Will you go peacefully in your sleep? Or maybe you’ll meet a Looney Tunes-ey end and run full speed into a wall painted to look like a tunnel. Nobody can say for sure, but we’re here to take a stab at it!

Just answer these 12 simple questions, and we’ll peer into our crystal ball to foretell the nature of your demise… Probably. Look, we’re not licensed psychics, and like we said, nobody can say for certain how anyone will die, so don’t take us seriously.

Let’s get into it!

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Questions Overview

1. If you knew you'd die tomorrow, what would you do?
  1. Go on one last adventure. There's so much of the world I haven't seen!
  2. Hang out with my friends and family and make one more great memory.
  3. Order my favorite meal at my favorite restaurant and spend my money on luxuries. I want to treat myself before I go.
  4. Stay inside and do nothing. I won't die if I just stay home, right?
2. You're going on a cruise! What do you look forward to the most?
  1. Going out on the ocean and watching all the marine life!
  2. I'll be glued to the cruiseliner's rock climbing wall! Or maybe I should try the jet skis first?
  3. Find me in the dining car eating delicious food and making new friends.
  4. Scanning the horizon and seeing the sights with some binoculars. I just hope I don’t drop them in the water…
3. Have you ever had a near-death experience?
  1. Many times! But I’m totally fine with that. I just love a thrill.
  2. Too often. I tend to stumble into danger.
  3. Once or twice, but I brushed it off and handled it pretty well, I'd say.
  4. Never, or I don't remember!
4. You find a mysterious door in the middle of the forest, and smell something tasty on the other side. Do you open it?
  1. Absolutely! Otherwise my curiosity would kill me.
  2. Totally. I'm hungry, and it'll make a great story, anyway.
  3. This feels like some sort of magical trap. I'll pass.
  4. Nah, it's rude to just barge in, even if the door is magical...
5. Do you have any regrets?
  1. I haven't seen all this world has to offer.
  2. I haven't pushed myself hard enough. I could do better.
  3. I haven't spread as much love and kindness as I'd have liked.
  4. No regrets here! I'm not perfect, but I've tried my best.
6. What are they gonna write on your gravestone?
  1. "Finally some peace and quiet."
  2. "Remember to wear a helmet, kids."
  3. "If only they stayed in their lane..."
  4. "Took ‘em long enough!"
7. Okay time to guess: what do you think your last words are most likely to be?
  1. "Hold my drink. Watch this."
  2. "Sayonara, suckers!"
  3. "Is it just me or is that herd of buffalo coming this way?"
  4. "I'm glad you could all make it."
8. What sort of driver are you?
  1. I'm a skilled and confident driver who always arrives safely.
  2. I'm a speedy and aggressive driver. I love to go fast.
  3. I'm a slow and careful driver. Better to arrive late than never!
  4. Oh, I don't drive. Too scary.
9. How active are you?
  1. I could run a marathon right now if you told me to.
  2. Pretty active! It helps me stay limber.
  3. Not super active, but not completely out of shape.
  4. Inactive. Sedentary. Immobile. Stagnant.
10. Pick a tattoo to get:
  1. A compass, so I can always find my way.
  2. A heart, to show my love for my friends.
  3. A horseshoe, to ward off bad luck.
  4. A magic 8 ball, to help me make good decisions.
11. What's your ideal afterlife like?
  1. A big party with everyone I know and love.
  2. Full of variety. There's always something new to do each day.
  3. A pristine beach, exotic wildlife, refreshing drinks, and nowhere to be.
  4. Exactly like this life, but without all the pain and suffering.
12. Quick, there's a kitten trapped in a burning building. What do you do?
  1. Rush in and save it! This is my chance to be a hero.
  2. I find the kitten's owner and offer them comfort and encouragement.
  3. Stand outside and try to coax it out with my voice. It's the smart thing to do.
  4. Call 911. This is a job for someone more qualified, and I might just make the situation worse.

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Let’s Talk About Dying!

Death is just another fact of life, and it’s one of the few things we all have in common. We all gotta die sometime! But across history and cultures, people have very different attitudes about the “dying” thing. Some believe that when we die, we just come right back in a different body. Others believe there’s an afterlife waiting. For some, it’s a sad thing, but many others think of death as something to be accepted and celebrated. What do you believe?

What are some of the wackiest deaths?
The human race has had a good long while to get itself into some zany trouble. Aeschylus, a Greek playwright, was famously killed when a falcon dropped a turtle on his head, mistaking his bald dome for a rock. Doc Powers, a pro baseball player, died running into a wall while chasing a foul ball. Frank Hayes, a jockey, died on his horse during a race, but still came in first. Franz Reichelt, an inventor, died while testing his prototype parachute. There are infinite ways to die, it seems, and we just hope ours is half as noteworthy as these folks’.

What are the most common causes of death?
According to the Pan American Health Organization, the leading cause of death in the United States is heart disease, with 100 people per 100,000 dying of some cardiac condition. In a distant second place are cancers, strokes, dementia, pulmonary disease, and respiratory infections. On top of that, the global average life expectancy is about 71 years.

How can you live longer?
Freak accidents happen, but you can at least protect your health and reduce your risk of diseases by seeing a doctor every year or so for a checkup, eating a balanced diet with every major food group, drinking plenty of water each day, and getting 30-60 minutes of moderate exercise daily to keep your body healthy and in tip-top shape.

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