


People who participate in such dangerous activities as BASE jumping are likely to be adrenaline “junkies.” They are addicted to the adrenaline rush and euphoria, or “high,” it causes when their fight-or-flight response is triggered by danger. In fact, it is so dangerous that it is outlawed in some places. BASE jumping is called the most dangerous sport on Earth. There would be very little time to use a parachute to slow your fall before you hit the ground. \): Base Jumpĭoes just looking at this photo cause you to break out in a cold sweat and experience heart palpitations? Imagine how scary it would be to fling yourself backward off a tall building like the BASE jumper in the photo.
