College Students Who are Failing are 50 Times More Likely to Lose Grandma Than Non-Failing Students.

A study by Mike Adams, a professor at Eastern Connecticut State University, suggests a correlation between students' exam periods and the mortality rate of their grandmothers. The research indicates that grandmothers are 10 times more likely "to die" before a midterm, and 19 times more likely before a final exam. The risk is even higher for grandmothers of students who are not performing well academically. Brant and Sherri suggest that the best way for grandparents to ensure their survival is to avoid sending their grandchildren to college.