6 Dumbest Ways People Have Actually Died

Philip Contos – The Biker Who Died Protesting Helmet Laws

In 2011, 55‑year‑old Philip Contos joined a protest ride in New York against mandatory helmet laws. He was proudly not wearing a helmet. During the ride, he slammed on his brakes, flew over the handlebars, and hit his head on the pavement. He died on the spot. When you die protesting a law designed to keep you alive, you’ve officially made your point—and left your genes out of the pool.