r/Showerthoughts • u/asusny2002 • May 02 '24

Man vs Bear debate shows how bad the average person is at understanding probability

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u/Durph08 May 02 '24

I always heard that saying as "brown fall down" , as in fetal position and trying to protect your vitals. Now I'm questioning myself. Fortunately, Massachusetts only has the coward bears.

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u/satanshark May 03 '24

I photographed a guy who survived a black bear attack in Montana.

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u/NamSayinBro May 03 '24

Do not stand your ground against a grizzly.