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Why India has the world's highest number of selfie deaths

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It's an ignominious title for India, now known as the world's worst place for selfie deaths. Whether by drowning, being hit by a train or falling, researchers estimate that about half of the so-called "killfies" worldwide occur in the country. Indian authorities have been trying to raise awareness about the dangers of taking extreme selfies. We tell you more.

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