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Skeleton vs. Luge

The Luge is a tiny sled where competitors mounting it feet first and on their backs run down an ice track (same as Toboggan run) at speeds up to about 140 km/hr.  The Skeleton is also a tiny sled where competitors mounting it head first and on their stomachs run down the same track at about the same speeds (130 km/hr).



Naturally, there are horrific crashes.  The Luge drivers have their feet smashed up and limp about their whole lives, clearly handicapped and with limited career choices. 


On the other hand, the Skeleton drivers smash their heads terribly resulting with lifelong migraines and muddled thinking.  Not quite as handicapped, Skeleton crash victims often go on to successful careers in politics. 



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