Ho-Ho-Who knew Christmas was this dangerous?

4 - The number of broken arms reported last year after cracker pulling accidents

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5 - Brits were injured last year in accidents involving out-of-control Scalextric cars

18 - Brits had serious burns in 2000 trying on a new jumper with a lit cigarette in their mouth

142 - Brits were injured in 1999 by not removing all the pins from new shirts

3 - Brits die each year testing if a 9v battery works on their tongue

543 - Brits were admitted to hospital in the last two years after opening bottles of beer with their teeth

101 - People since 1999 have had broken parts of plastic toys pulled out of the soles of their feet.

31 – Brits who have died since 1996 when they watered their Christmas tree with the lights on.

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