50 Insane Facts About Dying

💀Hair and nails appear to grow after death, but it's an optical illusion caused by skin retraction.

🔒Rigor mortis, the stiffening and locking of joints after death, is temporary and lasts about 72 hours.

👃The smell of death is caused by gases released during the decomposition of the body.

🧼Saponification can occur in certain conditions, turning body fat into a waxy substance known as grave wax.

🔍Bog bodies found in Europe's wetlands provide valuable insights into ancient rituals and preservation.

Do hair and nails continue to grow after death?

—Hair and nails may appear to grow after death, but it's actually due to skin retraction.

How long does rigor mortis last?

—Rigor mortis is temporary and typically lasts about 72 hours, although it can vary.

What causes the smell of death?

—The smell of death is caused by gases released during the decomposition process.

What is saponification?

—Saponification is a chemical process that can occur in certain conditions, turning body fat into a waxy substance known as grave wax.

What can bog bodies teach us about ancient societies?

—Bog bodies found in Europe's wetlands provide valuable insights into ancient rituals and preservation techniques.

00:06Hair and nails may appear to grow after death, but it's actually due to optical illusions caused by skin retraction.

00:39Rigor mortis, the temporary stiffening and locking of joints after death, lasts about 72 hours on average.

01:02The distinctive smell of death is created by gases released during the decomposition of the body.

01:26Saponification, a chemical process, can turn body fat into a waxy substance called grave wax under specific conditions.

02:45Bog bodies found in Europe's wetlands provide valuable insights into ancient rituals and preservation techniques.