As shown by this post painstakingly gathered by the fine lads at Neatorama, there are many, many crazy ways people can actually die — by trying to embrace the moon’s reflection, by biting your own tongue, by giant umbrellas, or by simply wearing a fabulous scarf.

The funniest is that of Franz Reichelt, who during the nascent days of flight attempted to “fly” using an overcoat (you can watch a YouTube clip here).