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Destined to Die

2003 Reader Submission
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LASCARI, Sicily (Reuters) - Giovanni Greco sent himself, literally, to an early grave.

Greco, 63, was so keen that his future mausoleum would be a perfect fit that he liked to visit it ensure the builders were making it just right.

But his latest visit proved to be his last.

According to local media reports, Greco was making his regular trip to the construction site in the small cemetery in his hometown of Lascari at the weekend.

He climbed a ladder to get a better view of the top of the mausoleum when he slipped, hit his head on a marble step, and fell into his own tomb.

Submitted on 09/04/2002

Submitted by: chumley
Reference: Reuters Sept. 4, 2002

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Gregory said:
Definitely Keep: For Darwin's Eyes
OK, I hate this story as much as the rest of the moderators. There is NO self selection, it was an ironic ACCIDENT. But unless we get it into the slush pile somehow we're going to get another 500 posts to reject.


Bert said:
Definitely Toss: Repeat


Pilchard said:
Definitely Keep: Darwin Award
well, did it fit?


Charles said:
Definitely Toss: No Self-Selection
Ironic, yes. But accident rather than stupidity, and a repeat.


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