Embrace the Bones: Uniting Fans of the Undead and All Things Skeleton!
Skeleton is the rush of icy adrenaline, a dance with gravity where athletes embrace the thrill of head-first descents on a steel sled. With precision, speed, and nerve, they carve through the curves, crafting a symphony of control and chaos.
Skeleton Trivia
What is the primary function of the human skeleton? (Medium)
#1: Protect the organs
#2: Produce hormones
#3: Digest food
#4: Regulate temperature
What is the hardest bone in the human body? (Genius)
#1: Femur
#2: Tibia
#3: Skull
#4: Humerus
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Skeleton Fun Facts
A human adult has 206 bones, but babies are born with approximately 270 bones, some of which fuse together as they grow.
The smallest bone in the human body is the stapes, located in the middle ear, and it measures just around 0.1 inches (2.5 mm) long.
Skeleton Polls
What's your favorite aspect of Skeleton sport?
Speed of the run
Precision of the turns
Thrill of the competition
Athletes' training regimen
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What's your preferred type of Skeleton track?
Natural Ice Track
Artificial Ice Track
Outdoor Track
Indoor Track
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