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Mar 22, 2012 7:30 AM EDT
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10 Things You're Wearing That Could Kill You

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1. Silk Scarves

In one of the most infamous death-by-clothing-item stories, 50-year-old ex-dancer Isadora Duncan's silk scarf became entangled in the open spokes of the car she was in, throwing her to the pavement and killing her instantly. The scarf in question was a hand-painted Roman Chatov silk scarf that her friend Mary Desti (who also witnessed the accident) had given to her. So, kiddos, remember — two and ten, buckle up, and keep your hands, feet, and scarves inside the vehicle at all times.

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