in the united states, 73% of all nonfatal workplace injuries due to violence happen to healthcare workers.

each year, there are 40,000 toilet-related injuries in the u.s.

about 8.000 americans are injured by musical instruments each year.

about 10,000 people are injured on u.s. escalators each year, predominately children under 5 and adults over 65. 3 out of 4 injuries were due to falls on or off escalators. some were fatal. the most common injuries are broken bones, lacerations, lost fingers and/or toes, and strangulation.

each year, more than 50,000 americans are injured by jewelry.

more than 6,000 people check into american emergency rooms each year with pillow-related injuries.

you are more likely to break your collar bone (clavicle) than any other bone.

slightly more than 2,000 penises are savagely attacked by zippers each year, world-wide. which is exactly why i wear a loincloth. plus the breeze. i love the breeze.