Curious ElfWe are all scared of death. Of course, we are petrified of it because it may be painful and all, but more importantly, we do not know how it feels and what happens. Most people have attached such bizarre stories with death that it even scares us to think about it. While some people talk about going to heaven or hell after death, others talk about how we may have to be born again and suffer. Such things make us refrain from the end as much as possible. But if you are just as unaware of death as most other people, this article may be the perfect solution for you. Could you take a look at it below?
- There have been many old superstitions relating to the death of people. But the most famous and bizarre one is that if you close the doors of your home, you can stop the soul of a dead person from leaving. As such, they will have no option but to live. We haven’t tried this out, but we think it is strange. What about you?
- Most people have a habit of chewing ballpoint pens. Although they are primarily used for writing, most people have a passion for chewing them and allowing the ink to spread on their lips accidentally. But this could do more harm than good. The latest sources suggest that this kills nearly 100 people each year, and you could be next.
- Many people do not know the slightest clue about this, but your eyesight is the first to leave your body when you pass away. After that, other things go. And you thought your sex appeal was the first?
- In the early days, it was believed that when women were buried in black, their souls returned to haunt families. Although many people discard this as a myth, others think it is true. Some may have even claimed to be haunted by the spirit of women they buried in black. So, you may want to rethink burying someone in black.
- Even when a person is decapitated, generally, they remain conscious for around 15 to 20 seconds, after which they may pass away. We bet you didn’t know that, right?
- Now, scientists are engaged in studying something that is known as the microbial clock. It is the study of the bacteria and fungi of the corpses to understand if they can help us determine the time of their death. Fascinating, isn’t it?
- Although there is no scientific theory on this, people believed in the 19th century that the smell coming from corpses of humans could spread diseases. They also thought that it could spread infections in humans who are alive.
- During the Victorian Era, people took photos of deceased loved ones to grieve. It is also believed that they wore inside lockets as it was thought to make their soul feel at peace.
- In South India, people still hire traditional mourners during the death of their family members. It is believed that the loud cry of the mourners helps the deceased ones to feel at peace and be happy from heaven.
- It is thought that human composting in which the dead decompose into debris could soon be legalized in Washington. The best part about this is that those bodies do not produce any foul smell and can be suitable enough to use in gardens. Did you know that?
- During the 17th century, people soaked human skulls into alcohol which helped them make tinctures of human drops. This was said to help prevent and reduce problems like Gout and Edema. It was also said to help with other types of fevers. That is why King Charles II of England paid nearly 6000$ for this. He was undoubtedly quite serious about his health because it was too creepy.
- Most people believe that it is more likely for an individual to get killed at a dance party than while Skydiving.
- Indians believe that before their loved ones die, other dead members of the family come to receive them on Earth. But if the person may have committed too many sins, they are greeted by the haunting figure of Yama, The God Of Death.
The bottom line
These were some of the fascinating facts about death, and we hope you enjoyed reading about them. If you are excited about more such content, hold up. We will bring them to you soon.
