Some people think of chronic lateness as a cardinal sin. Others chalk it up to a simple character flaw. According to a 2005 ABC News poll, 15-20% of Americans are "consistently late" to work. Scientists now explain that lateness depends on more than just a person willing themselves not to be late. But whatever the cause, sometimes punctuality can save your life.
Recently, one netizen came online with an unusual prompt: "We've heard stories of people escaping [the afterlife] by being late. What are some tragic examples of people [passing away] because they were late?" Truly, after reading these stories, my habit of coming to the airport four hours early doesn't seem so insane.
