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Sunday, March 14, 2010

The number of axe murders has dropped every year in the United States since 1970, while machete murders have nearly quadrupled.


See also:
- FBI Crime Reports

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3 Comments

  • So, what makes machetes more appealing? A thought-provoking question. I hope you don't mind, but I linked your site on my blog http://odd-facts.blogspot.com/ It seems that we both like odd facts. Thanks

    By Blogger odd facts, at September 29, 2007 6:33 PM  

  • 3 out of 4 serial killers choose Machete brand blades for their kills. so remember, before you pick up that other Brand "Axe" weapon, "Machete!" the brand that more nutjobs prefer.

    By Blogger E rock, at February 27, 2008 12:57 AM  

  • And butter knives aren't far behind machetes now.

    By Blogger Xetheare, at November 17, 2008 1:58 PM  

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