Newborn mortality is caused by premature birth, congenital conditions, infections, malnutrition, and SIDS. Rates vary by country, with developing countries experiencing more malnutrition and disease-related deaths. Organizations like WHO work to reduce preventable deaths. Common causes of newborn mortality include premature birth, congenital conditions, and infection. Exact rates vary by country. In developing countries, problems […]
The “Tree of Ténéré” was the only tree in the Tenéré Desert for 300 years. It was a landmark for travelers and had roots reaching 131 meters into the ground. It was killed by a truck driver in 1939 and its remains are now on display in the Niger National Museum. The “Tree of Ténéré” […]
Capital punishment is illegal in 16 US states, but federal prisoners can still be executed. The US is among the top five nations for executions, with about 2,500 people executed annually. Over 75% of countries have abolished the death penalty, but the US, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, and Taiwan have retained it. Beheading was a […]
Around 6,000 people are accidentally reported dead each year due to their information being added to the US Social Security Administration’s Death Master File, causing major issues such as loss of access to bank accounts and health insurance. The file was created to prevent fraud, but mistakes can occur. The SSA receives 2.5 million death […]
Death Valley National Park is a large, dry and hot park located in California and Nevada. It was inhabited by Native American cultures and later mined before becoming a protected park. The park is home to many plant and animal species and attracts visitors with its varied scenery and geographic formations. It is open year-round, […]
Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the unexpected death of a baby with no underlying cause. A study found that babies who die of SIDS have an abnormality that impairs the brain’s ability to receive signals if the body is deficient in oxygen. To reduce the risk, babies should sleep on their back, have a […]
Death Valley is a desert on the border of California and Nevada, known for being the lowest point in North America and having the highest recorded temperature in the Western Hemisphere. Despite its extreme climate, it has a thriving ecosystem and is a US national park. The area was named by prospectors during the 1840s, […]
The Social Security Death Index is a database of deceased US citizens with a Social Security number. It began in 1935 and contains basic information about the deceased. It is useful for genealogy research, but the Social Security Administration does not independently publish it. Additional information can be obtained through the National Insurance Office. The […]
The Bataan Death March was a transfer of prisoners from Bataan to inland prison camps during WWII. Thousands of American and Filipino POWs died due to lack of food and cruel treatment by Japanese soldiers. The event was later considered a war crime, and annual memorials are held to commemorate it. The Bataan Death March […]
Movie scenes of gladiators fighting to the death in the Roman Colosseum are inaccurate. Gladiators were highly trained professionals who made their living by fighting, not dying. They entertained the Roman aristocracy and the most successful warriors became stars. Gladiators were not always slaves or criminals and some became trainers. The fighting began as a […]
A death certificate lists the place, time, and manner of death and is a vital certificate that must be filed with regional holders. They are public records and are completed by a doctor or coroner. Without a death certificate, people cannot legally remarry or claim benefits. They are issued on the day of death and […]
The belief that the nursery rhyme “Ring around the Rosy” refers to the bubonic plague has never been proven. The song didn’t appear in print until the 19th century, and while some elements suggest the plague, it cannot be verified. The lyrics have been related to the plague reference, but it may just be a […]
The US has a death rate of 8 per 1,000 people, lower than some countries like Uganda and Yemen but higher than others like Uzbekistan and Vietnam. Aging populations contribute to higher death rates in developed countries like the UK and Sweden. Heart disease, cancer, and traffic accidents are the leading causes of death in […]
Crib death, or sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), is the unexplained death of a healthy baby under one year old while sleeping. Risk factors include sleeping on the stomach, soft bedding, premature birth, co-sleeping, exposure to cigarette smoke, and low prenatal care. Preventative measures, such as placing babies on their backs to sleep, have significantly […]
The blue screen of death on Windows® can be fixed by restarting in safe mode, running a virus check, performing a system recovery, or repairing/reinstalling Windows®. If all else fails, seek professional help. The blue screen of death means that a Windows® operating system has encountered a problem that it can’t easily fix, but you […]
Voodoo death is death caused by emotional distress, often related to a curse or omen, which can result in a drop in blood pressure leading to death. It is a real phenomenon and can occur in any culture. Cases of voodoo death are more common than people think and can be caused by conditions such […]
The Red Screen of Death (RSoD) affects Windows XP and Vista, as well as some video game consoles. It indicates a fatal error caused by various factors, including viruses and hardware issues. Microsoft’s Windows Recovery Tool can help fix the problem, but professional assistance may be required. The Sony PlayStation has also been affected, causing […]
The death drive, developed by Sigmund Freud, is the opposing force to the life instinct and responsible for the apparent need in living beings to return to a non-living state. It is a controversial concept as it assumes humans have a natural desire that is self-destructive and opposes the will to live. The death drive […]
“Click of death” is a sound produced by a defective disk drive. It’s caused by the read head failing or magnets applying the wrong amount of force. Solutions include having a backup, getting another drive, freezing the disk, or enlisting a data recovery company. “Click of death” is a term that refers to the sound […]
Brain death is the irreversible loss of brain function, which can be diagnosed through an electroencephalogram. Life support machines can keep a body alive temporarily, but recovery is unlikely. Brain death can be caused by trauma or lack of oxygen. Brain death is the complete and irreversible loss of brain function. In most cases, it’s […]
