THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF SURVIVAL INSTINCT | Darwin Awards
Some people are born with a survival instinct... and others end up in the Darwin Awards. In this episode, we look at the most mind-boggling, logic-defying, and downright hilarious ways humans have voluntarily removed themselves from the gene pool. From treating live electrical wires like a snack to hugging active explosives, these stories prove that common sense isn't so common after all.
We break down the bizarre psychology behind the exact opposite of survival instinct. Why do some brains completely shut down when faced with obvious danger? Hit that subscribe button and grab some popcorn, because history's strangest lapses in judgment are about to unfold.
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