Organ donations related to motor vehicle crashes increase during major motorcycle rallies, according to the New York Times. In a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers noted that during major rallies, the number of organ donors in the same regions rose by 21 percent on average compared to periods with no rallies. The study's authors believe that congested roads and fatigued riders contribute to the temporary spikes in fatalities, and urge policymakers to consider more ways to reduce traffic-related deaths.
Rick Good spent ten years in the newspaper business, including with The News & Observer (Raleigh, NC) and The Greenville News (Greenville, SC). He co-wrote, with Melinda Coleman, Rutledge to Riley: Governors of South Carolina, 1776–Present (Published by The Greenville News), and is the author of Mind Games Trivia #1 (Amazon). He has recently spent 15 years creating original trivia content through Sounds Good Mobile Entertainment and continues that with his new company, SGME Software. He edits The Smart Reader’s money, real estate, and business coverage.
