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What Happens To Your Body If You Don't Sleep?

staff@grunge.com (Sarah Crocker) — Sat, 15 Nov 2025 11:07:00 +0000

Sleep isn't just a welcome rest from our daily toils. We need it to function properly, and without it, our minds and bodies quickly start misbehaving.

5 Unusual State Laws About Death And Burials

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Tue, 04 Nov 2025 17:37:00 +0000

Classic burials are not as popular as they once were, and these states' laws around death and interment allow for some unusual and creative options.

The History Of Sewage Is Stinkin' Impressive

staff@grunge.com (Mikael Angelo Francisco) — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

We may barely give a thought to our toilet waste post-flush, but the history behind the marvels of modern sewers is long, complicated, and just a little gross.

Why Immortality Is Closer Than You Think

staff@grunge.com (Steven Luna) — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:07:00 +0000

The idea of immortality has always been fantastical, but as scientific and technological research expands, aging and death may become something we can control.

What Happens To A Body When It's Encased In Concrete?

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

After the human body dies, it begins to undergo the long, gruesome process of decomposition. But what happens when a corpse is encased in concrete?

Here's How Stephen Hawking Was Able To Talk Using AI

staff@grunge.com (Andrew Amelinckx) — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 00:37:00 +0000

For the majority of his life, Stephen Hawking lived with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease, and he was able to talk thanks to AI.

Here's What Happens To Clothes On A Dead Person

staff@grunge.com (Lauren Kershner) — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:37:00 +0000

We all die at some point, and that's when our body begins to decompose. But have you ever wondered what happens to the clothes on a dead person?

The Real Reason A Casket Can Explode

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000

If you've ever heard of exploding casket syndrome, you might have wondered if it's a myth. But it's real, and it happens for some pretty specific reasons.

Here's Why Caskets Are Locked Before A Body Is Buried

staff@grunge.com (Amy Beeman) — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000

You've probably heard of the practice of locking caskets before a body is buried, and you might wonder why we do this. What's there to be worried about?

The Real Reason Amish Women Pull Their Teeth

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 20 Apr 2025 19:00:00 +0000

You might have heard that Amish women pull their teeth, and maybe you've even seen the results of the practice. And there are a few reasons why they do it.

Here's How High You Can Fall Into Water Before It Feels Like Concrete

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

It's said that if you land in water from great heights, it feels like falling onto concrete. Here's the estimated height you'd have to fall from to feel that.

The 7 Most Painful Diseases To Die From

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 23 Mar 2025 15:00:00 +0000

Death is inevitable, but not all death is painless. When it comes to disease, in particular, some are far more painful to die from than others.

The Tragic Facts About King Tut's Inbred Bloodline

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:00:04 +0000

In the days of the pharaohs, keeping it in the family was taken to extremes among the rulers. Here are the tragic facts about King Tut's inbred bloodline.

What Happens If You're Buried Without A Casket?

staff@grunge.com (William Fischer) — Sun, 12 Jan 2025 16:00:05 +0000

Green burials, or being buried in the ground without a casket, are becoming more popular. Here's what happens if you or a loved one goes that route.

What Happens If You're Buried Without Being Embalmed

staff@grunge.com (Richard Milner) — Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:00:15 +0000

For centuries, bodies have been embalmed for funeral services, but trends are changing. Here's what happens if you're buried without being embalmed.

Chilling Details About The Ketamine Queen

staff@grunge.com (DB Kelly) — Mon, 19 Aug 2024 02:29:16 +0000

The death of "Friends" star Matthew Perry in late 2023 led to arrests in August 2024. Chillingly, one person called The Ketamine Queen was heavily involved.

These Athletes Who Died Young Share A Chilling Connection

staff@grunge.com (Lorenzo Tanos) — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 13:30:27 +0000

Top-tier athletes have a risk-filled life, and tragic deaths when young are all too common. For some, chronic traumatic encephalopathy or CTE had a grim role.

Inbreeding Can Do More Damage To The Human Body Than You Knew

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 15:00:35 +0000

Inbreeding is a taboo subject around the world, yet it is a part of human history. The act can do more damage to the human body than you knew.

The Rare And Serious Injury Steven Tyler Suffered

staff@grunge.com (S. Flannagan) — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:00:06 +0000

Aerosmith scheduled what was slated to be their final tour, but had to reschedule because of this rare and serious injury frontman Steven Tyler suffered.

What Happened To The Bodies From The Waco Siege?

staff@grunge.com (Pauli Poisuo) — Sat, 01 Jun 2024 15:30:47 +0000

Over 70 people died in the infamous 1993 siege of the Branch Davidian compound in Waco, Texas. Here's the tragic fate of the many bodies recovered afterward.