As for the collection of anecdotal evidence, my 2007 Giant TCR Team Advanced has about 25,000 miles on it now, has been crashed 3 times, and my friend I sold it to is still riding it, with no issues.
Another friend was riding an old lugged Giant Cadex frame, that was over 20 years old, until he snapped the non replaceable metal derailleur hanger.
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You could fall off a cliff and die.
You could get lost and die.
You could hit a tree and die.
OR YOU COULD STAY HOME AND FALL OFF THE COUCH AND DIE.