The Real Reason A Casket Can Explode
If you've ever heard of exploding casket syndrome, you might have wondered if it's a myth. But it's real, and it happens for some pretty specific reasons.
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Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried
You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?
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The Real Reason Amish Women Pull Their Teeth
You might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.
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Here's How High You Can Fall Into Water Before It Feels Like Concrete
It's said that if you land in water from great heights, it feels like falling onto concrete. Here's the estimated height you'd have to fall from to feel that.
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The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From
Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.
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The Tragic Facts About King Tut's Inbred Bloodline
In the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without A Casket?
Green burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.
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What Happens If You're Buried Without Being Embalmed
For centuries, bodies have been embalmed for funeral services, but trends are changing. Here's what happens if you're buried without being embalmed.
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Chilling Details About The Ketamine Queen
The death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry in late 2023 led to arrests in August 2024. Chillingly, one person called The Ketamine Queen was heavily involved.
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These Athletes Who Died Young Share A Chilling Connection
Top-tier athletes have a risk-filled life, and tragic deaths when young are all too common. For some, chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE had a grim role.
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Inbreeding Can Do More Damage To The Human Body Than You Knew
Inbreeding is a taboo subject around the world, yet it is a part of human history. The act can do more damage to the human body than you knew.
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The Rare And Serious Injury Steven Tyler Suffered
Aerosmith scheduled what was slated to be their final tour, but had to reschedule because of this rare and serious injury frontman Steven Tyler suffered.
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What Happened To The Bodies From The Waco Siege?
Over 70 people died in the infamous 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. Here's the tragic fate of the many bodies recovered afterward.
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The Tragedy Of 'Super Size Me' Director Morgan Spurlock Explained
In 2004, "Super Size Me" shook the fast food industry to the core. At its center was director Morgan Spurlock, whose life was seemingly full of tragic events.
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Serious Health Problems The Royal Family Tried To Hide
The British royal family has long sought to project a fairy-tale image. But being mortals, they've had to sweep many of their health issues under the carpet.
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What An Autopsy Report Won't Tell You
An autopsy report can reveal lots about a death and even become the focus of headlines if the deceased was famous. But it won't tell you everything.
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12 Psychoactive Plants And What They Do To Your Brain, According To Science
Humans have been using plants for their intoxicating and psychoactive properties for thousands of years. Here's what some of the most common do to our brains.
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How The Winter Solstice May Affect Your Body, According To Science
The winter solstice happens every year, and it's the longest night of the year. Here's what the science says about how it affects your body.
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How Do Bodies Decompose In Mausoleums?
Mausoleums are above-ground buildings used to house corpses. So how exactly does a body decompose inside these structures? Let's take a look.
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The Average Amount People Poop In A Year
Every person on the planet has to poop - if they don't, things can get dangerous pretty fast. Here's the average amount people poop in a year.
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What Happens To Your Body When You Quit Smoking Weed After Long Term Use, According To Science
Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug in the U.S. This is what happens to your body when you quit smoking weed after long term use.
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How Much Poop Can The Human Body Hold?
We all do it, but a lot of us don't talk about it. Sometimes we say people are full of it, but in reality, how much poop can the human body hold?
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Why People Pee And Poop After They've Died
The human body goes through several changes after death, including, sometimes, releasing urine and excrement. Here's why people pee and poop after they've died.
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This Is What Happens To Your Body 5 Minutes After You Die
Death is something we're still trying to understand - just take a look at the strange things that happen to your body five minutes after you die.
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Rare Things You Probably Can't Do With Your Body
Most of these things have a genetic component, a few can be learned, and all of them are pretty rare, so if your body can do one, consider yourself special.
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What Happens To Your Body After You've Been Dead For An Hour?
For many, the most we see of death is on TV and the movies, but reality is much different. Here's what happens to your body after you've been dead for an hour.
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What Beryllium Disease Does To Your Body, According To Science
The element beryllium is a primary component used in nuclear weapons, and it's toxic. Here's what beryllium disease does to your body, according to science.
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