Decomposition, rigor mortis and coffins

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Decomposition, rigor mortis and coffins

FromDr Karl Podcast

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Aug 15, 2019

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Why do some people get hungry when around a dead body?
Is your brain still active after you die?
How long does it take for a body to decompose in a coffin?

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Aug 15, 2019

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