18. Bees, wasps, and hornets

Every year perhaps a hundred or more people die from bee, wasp, or hornet stings. While some of the deaths have been caused by a whole lot of stings on one person, most were actually due to allergic reactions. About 58 people in the US die from these insects per year, which make them the deadliest animals in the United States.

So instead of worrying about sharks while you’re swimming, worry about whether or not you have your EpiPen on you while going about your day. Bees just aren’t as sweet as the honey they make. But their dwindling numbers are cause for concern, because they pollinate quite a lot of our food.