If a person was buried in space, would the body decompose?

Although plenty's been written on the effect a total vacuum would have on a live human body, there's little information about the effects on a corpse. Based on what we've read, however, we'll venture a scenario.

Many of the same processes that cause a body to decompose on Earth would continue in space, since they don't require oxygen. Your intestinal system is host to millions of tiny bacteria that begin to "digest" you as soon as you kick the bucket. On a more elemental level, dying cells release enzymes that break down various proteins and molecules.

Contrary to urban legend, your eyes would not burst and your body would not explode when exposed to a total vacuum. Your body would experience internal ruptures as the pressure drops, but skin, even dead skin, is a fairly resilient container.

We assume that since water vaporizes in a vacuum, eventually your body would become entirely desiccated. You'd also be exposed to all sorts of radiation. Ultimately this would turn you into an interstellar Slim Jim. Lovely image, no?

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King Richard III Suffered from Cerebral Palsy?

While I was searching on the web for the "oldest person with cerebral palsy", I stumbled across a thread on YAHOO!Answers, where I found out that King Richard III was one of the persons who suffered from cerebral palsy.

There it mentioned:

'King Richard III was probably the oldest person historically to have the description of cerebral palsy documented.

In this case, the cerebral palsy symptom was spastic rigiditiy caused by lack of oxygen or damage from premature birth.

This was described by Shakespeare when he wrote, speaking as the then Duke of Gloucester, proclaming:

I that am curtailed of this fair proportion,
cheated of feature by this dissembling nature
Deformed, unfinished, sent before my time
Into this breathing world, scarce half made up
and that so lamely and unfashionable
That dogs bark at me as I halt by them….'

So now we know... But take note that there is still no accurate evidence on this claim that King Richard III really had cerebral palsy.

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Unusual Facts About HEALTH

Health... What unusual facts about health can you think of. Maybe I can help you with that. I posted below a list of some interesting and unusual health facts which I came across while surfing the net.

Here are some UNUSUAL FACTS ABOUT HEALTH

* Ordinary B-vitamins can enhance human mental performance and even increase "happiness?"

* There are safe pharmaceuticals referred to as smart drugs that can improve memory, enhance learning, increase focus, treat neurodegenerative diseases, and slow aging - with virtually no side effects?

* A simple test withheld by doctors could reveal why many people have symptoms of hypothyroidism, even though standard tests have shown "normal" blood thyroid hormone levels?

* "Food allergies" are sky high in patients with "undiagnosable" neurological problems?

* Just this year, mercury toxicity was implicated as a cause of Alzheimer's Disease? Now, what exactly were those dental fillings made out of again?

* A mineral found in the diet and present in many multi-vitamin supplements is a potential risk factor for Parkinson's Disease?

* An inexpensive supplemental hormone, common in the average, healthy human, can help prevent cancer, fight obesity, slow down aging, and enhance brain function?

* Taking iron pills for anemia can be very dangerous?

* Sex drive is positively correlated with longevity in males?

* Female sex drive responds to a common over-the-counter supplement?

* Hangovers, skin wrinkles and organ damage from alcohol toxicity can be prevented with a few simple nutritional supplements?

* 80% of mental retardation associated with Down's Syndrome can be prevented?

* The dose-response curve for melatonin, is larger than almost all other nutrients, so you have to get the dose, timing and form right for melatonin to work properly?

* 3 out of 10 US school kids have nutritional deficiencies that impair IQ and that juvenile delinquency is associated with nutritional deficiencies?

* Secondary nutritional deficiencies may be as common as primary ones?

* Throughout the world, it is becoming increasingly harder to obtain dietary supplements like high dose Vitamin C without a prescription from a doctor?

More unusual facts about health will be added soon. Stay healthy!

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