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It probably goes without saying that helmets are a good idea, but screw it, we're going to say it anyway: HELMETS ARE A GOOD IDEA!

Don't take our word for it though. Check out these pictures, compiled by Bored Panda, for a sobering list of reasons why you should always wear helmet. It doesn't matter how awesome a rider you think you are. It doesn't matter if helmets make your head sweat. It doesn't matter if it ruins your hair style. The only thing that matters is that it might very well save your life one day, or at the very least prevent your face from getting mangled beyond recognition. Scroll through the pictures below and imagine what your head might look like if you hadn't been wearing a helmet. Not a pretty sight, is it?

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This Is Why We Wear Helmets All The Time

This Is Why We Wear Helmets All The Time

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My Helmet Saved My Life

My Helmet Saved My Life

My face and head took the greatest impact with the tree. I took a direct hit in the face which lead the doctor to proclaim that I was lucky to be wearing a full-face helmet. It didn't crack, the visor didn't break. My cheek bones weren't crushed or bruised, my spine was fine, my neck was only slightly sprained, my teeth were intact!

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Daily Reminder To Wear A Helmet

Daily Reminder To Wear A Helmet

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Helmet Saved My Life Yesterday. Got Hit By A Car Turning Left And Flew Into Windshield

Helmet Saved My Life Yesterday. Got Hit By A Car Turning Left And Flew Into Windshield

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Orlando Police Shared This Photo On Twitter Showing Where A Bullet Struck An Officer's Helmet. The Officer's Life Was Saved Because Of The Helmet

Orlando Police Shared This Photo On Twitter Showing Where A Bullet Struck An Officer's Helmet. The Officer's Life Was Saved Because Of The Helmet

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No Doubt This Helmet Saved A Friend From Serious Head Injury Or Death

No Doubt This Helmet Saved A Friend From Serious Head Injury Or Death

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yes, did this once, it didn't hurt me, the helmet took it all

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#10

Helmets Can Save Lives

Helmets Can Save Lives

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And This, Kids, Is Why We Wear Helmets When We Skateboard

And This, Kids, Is Why We Wear Helmets When We Skateboard

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I Keep Looking At This And Just.. Get A Bit Speechless Knowing How Much My Helmet Saved Me. Always Wear Your Gear

I Keep Looking At This And Just.. Get A Bit Speechless Knowing How Much My Helmet Saved Me. Always Wear Your Gear

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The Helmet Of Our Patient After A Bicycle Crash (into A Wall At 80km Per Hour)!

The Helmet Of Our Patient After A Bicycle Crash (into A Wall At 80km Per Hour)!

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His Helmet Saved My Life When I Hit A Deer. Bike Is Gone But I'm Still Here!

His Helmet Saved My Life When I Hit A Deer. Bike Is Gone But I'm Still Here!

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I know this might be insensitive but am I the only one that sees a jack skellington face in the scratches?

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This Is Why You Wear A Full Helmet. My Friend Was Hit By Someone Who Ran A Red Light. If He Had Wore A Skull Cap, He'd Have No Lower Jaw

This Is Why You Wear A Full Helmet. My Friend Was Hit By Someone Who Ran A Red Light. If He Had Wore A Skull Cap, He'd Have No Lower Jaw

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Fellow Riders, My Helmet Saved My Life This Weekend. I Would Have Been Hit In The Face With A Big Chunk Of Concrete

Fellow Riders, My Helmet Saved My Life This Weekend. I Would Have Been Hit In The Face With A Big Chunk Of Concrete

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#19

Whoever Made The Cycle Helmet Saved Another Life Because Without It He Undoubtedly Would Have Died

Whoever Made The Cycle Helmet Saved Another Life Because Without It He Undoubtedly Would Have Died

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Always Wear A Helmet, Folks

Always Wear A Helmet, Folks

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#21

Your Life Isn't Worth You Wanting To Feel The Wind On Your Face

Your Life Isn't Worth You Wanting To Feel The Wind On Your Face

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Sam Bradshaw
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is the result of a courier van pulling out and knocking me off and hitting a concrete reservation face first at 60 mph and having the bike (Honda vtr 1000 firestorm) landing in me and then spending the next two and a half years in and out of 5 hospitals and alot of surgery and physio and psychological care

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#23

No Really, That Moment You Realize A Helmet Saved Your Life

No Really, That Moment You Realize A Helmet Saved Your Life

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This Is An Easy Call...helmets Save Lives!

This Is An Easy Call...helmets Save Lives!

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My Friend Has A Concussion After A Bike Accident. His Helmet Saved His Life. Wear Your Helmet!

My Friend Has A Concussion After A Bike Accident. His Helmet Saved His Life. Wear Your Helmet!

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Flora Polvado
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He still had a concussion with the helmet. Imagine if he hadn't been wearing one-major brain damage or even death.

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My Head And Faced Crushed The Windscreen

My Head And Faced Crushed The Windscreen

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Helmets Are Replaceable, Heads Are Not. Be Safe, Not Sorry

Helmets Are Replaceable, Heads Are Not. Be Safe, Not Sorry

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#28

A Boy's Bike Helmet Saved Him From Serious Injuries After A Crash, If Not Death

A Boy's Bike Helmet Saved Him From Serious Injuries After A Crash, If Not Death

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No Doubt Saved My Life

No Doubt Saved My Life

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Always Wear A Helmet, Folks

Always Wear A Helmet, Folks

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#31

The Helmet That Saved My Sister’s Life

The Helmet That Saved My Sister’s Life

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I Really Think Having A Good Helmet Saved My Life

I Really Think Having A Good Helmet Saved My Life

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So I Crashed An Atv In March Of This Year And This Helmet Saved My Life. Still Got A Pretty Bad Concussion Though

So I Crashed An Atv In March Of This Year And This Helmet Saved My Life. Still Got A Pretty Bad Concussion Though

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My Kbc Vr2r That Saved My Life

My Kbc Vr2r That Saved My Life

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