Fatshimetry
When it comes to exploring the mysteries and unusual phenomena related to death, a host of intriguing curiosities emerge. The strange phenomena observed among corpses sometimes defy understanding and arouse fascination mixed with terror. Although it is a delicate and macabre subject, it is interesting to look into these strange post-mortem behaviors.
Among the strange phenomena associated with corpses is the fact that the bodies can produce sounds. It is disturbing to imagine hearing a corpse speak. In reality, inanimate bodies can involuntarily emit moans and grunts. These human sounds are produced when corpses are moved after death, as air trapped in the trachea stimulates the vocal cords. Likewise, when the body is turned over by coroners or embalmers, these noises can be heard when the air in the lungs is released.
Another strange phenomenon is the possible sexual reaction of corpses. Men who have died can sometimes get an erection due to blood flow to the genital area, causing priapism. This rare reaction can also occur in deceased women, leading to swelling of the genitals. These post-mortem manifestations challenge standards of decency and raise questions about the strange nature of human biology once life is extinct.
A fascinating scientific discovery reveals that the brain can retain some consciousness after death. A study of 2,060 cardiac arrest survivors found that almost 40% of them were still aware of their surroundings. This postmortem consciousness, which lasts on average 10 to 20 seconds, shows that even after death, the brain can record signals and produce electrical waves, raising questions about the nature of the transition between life and the death.
It is also surprising to know that bodies can literally explode after death. Cadaver temperatures tend to decrease after death, but there are exceptional cases where the temperature increases, causing postmortem hyperthermia. Many factors, such as medications, trauma, and brain signals before death, can contribute to this persistent rise in body temperature, eventually leading to the body exploding.
On a completely different note, it is surprising to know that deceased and pregnant women can give birth to a child after their death. Coffin births, caused by the pressure of gases inside the deceased body, defy traditional logic and biology. For such a postmortem birth to occur, the fetus must be positioned appropriately to be expelled from the body by internal pressure.
Finally, the movements of corpses after death also raise disturbing questions. Due to nerve signals causing muscle contractions, inanimate bodies can move after death, showing jerks, cramps and twitching of the fingers. These unusual movements are often the result of various factors such as electrocution, temperature changes, excess calcium, or violent deaths, and usually occur between the time of death and the stage of rigor mortis.
As we explore these strange phenomena associated with the dead, it is clear that death and its mysteries have not yet revealed all of their secrets. These revelations, although macabre and disturbing, open a window on a little-known aspect of human nature and highlight the complexity of our existence even after our last breath. Death remains a mysterious and fascinating territory, where science and superstition come together to pierce the limits of our understanding.