Those of us who live in Denver are pretty lucky… not only do we have gorgeous views, abundant attractions, and a variety of stellar (and well-paying) jobs, but we also live in a safe area. Actually, scratch that; we live in a fairly safe area, as these 8 terrifying things in Denver can (and just might) kill you:
1.) Massive amounts of snow
Flickr/Andrea Typically, blizzards are more of a nuisance than they are a life or death situation… however, in 1997, the Denver area was blanketed with a whopping 2 feet of snow and 60 mph winds, leaving thousands stranded and killing 4.
2.) Marijuana edibles
Flickr/Mark If you decide to eat a pot edible, please be responsible… It takes an average of two hours for pot edibles to take effect, which causes some users to consume more than the recommended amount. If this is your preferred high, don’t overdo it; we hate turning on the news and hearing about the tragic death of someone who consumed too much.
3.) Denver Broncos
Flickr/reid.neureiter These boys can break your heart…
4.) Colorado Rockies
Flickr/jenniferlinneaphotography See: Denver Broncos.
5.) West Nile
Flickr/Sanofi Pasteur Bug spray can be a pain to apply, but it is worth the hassle, as the number of reported West Nile cases in Colorado increased in 2016, infecting 13 and killing 1.
6.) Craft beer
Flickr/Matthew Peoples Denver is home to some of the best craft breweries in the country… however, with this comes the need to be responsible, so if you go to the brewery, be sure to have either an Uber or a cab set up to bring you home, as far too many people still decide to drink and drive.
7.) City Park West
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall According to a recent article by Westword, the average life expectancy in Denver’s historic City Park West neighborhood is 70, while neighborhoods like Hilltop and Wash Park boast a life expectancy of 84.
8.) Casa Bonita
Flickr/Rob Lee If the unbearable humidity from the waterfall doesn’t kill you, the awful case of food poising you may acquire from your mystery meat taco may just do you in…
What else do you recommend looking out for in Denver?
Flickr/Andrea
Typically, blizzards are more of a nuisance than they are a life or death situation… however, in 1997, the Denver area was blanketed with a whopping 2 feet of snow and 60 mph winds, leaving thousands stranded and killing 4.
Flickr/Mark
If you decide to eat a pot edible, please be responsible… It takes an average of two hours for pot edibles to take effect, which causes some users to consume more than the recommended amount. If this is your preferred high, don’t overdo it; we hate turning on the news and hearing about the tragic death of someone who consumed too much.
Flickr/reid.neureiter
These boys can break your heart…
Flickr/jenniferlinneaphotography
See: Denver Broncos.
Flickr/Sanofi Pasteur
Bug spray can be a pain to apply, but it is worth the hassle, as the number of reported West Nile cases in Colorado increased in 2016, infecting 13 and killing 1.
Flickr/Matthew Peoples
Denver is home to some of the best craft breweries in the country… however, with this comes the need to be responsible, so if you go to the brewery, be sure to have either an Uber or a cab set up to bring you home, as far too many people still decide to drink and drive.
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall
According to a recent article by Westword, the average life expectancy in Denver’s historic City Park West neighborhood is 70, while neighborhoods like Hilltop and Wash Park boast a life expectancy of 84.
Flickr/Rob Lee
If the unbearable humidity from the waterfall doesn’t kill you, the awful case of food poising you may acquire from your mystery meat taco may just do you in…
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