SKY-DIVING -#8 OF THOSE WEIRD THINGS HUMANS DO AND WHY WE DO THEM

8. SKY-DIVING
Risky endeavors can be deadly, as exemplified by the frequency of fatal sky-diving
and mountain-climbing accidents. So, why don't we all just stay home and watch Netflix? Why this urge to do dangerous things?

Psychologists say risk-taking stems from our need to impress potential mates. Men face more intra-sexual competition than women, and so they must advertise their sexual fitness through daring exploits more overtly. This explains why men tend to take even more risks when they're in groups. Though women are generally more risk-averse, everyone strives to impress on occasion

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