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    How many "daredevils" have died while while going over Niagara Falls in a barrel or other large container?

    Question #79969. Asked by star_gazer. (May 06 07 9:01 PM)


    zorba_scank

    		Four people seem to have died attempting this.

    http://www.uh.edu/engines/epi1007.htm

    May 06 07, 11:09 PM

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