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The Truth About that Russian Woman Who Was 'Embalmed Alive' During Surgery
Formalin, the drug in question, is more powerful than what’s used to stop corpses decomposing.
Scientists Inflated Dead Dolphin Dicks to Simulate Cetacean Sex
“The degree of coevolution is astounding.”
Damien Hirst's Leaky, 'Poisonous' Artworks Are Fine, Says Damien Hirst
The controversial artist responds to his worst review.
Some Guy Stole a Human Brain and Used the Fluid to Get High
Twenty-six-year-old Joshua Long was busted after stealing a human brain, nicknaming it "Freddy," and then soaking his weed with the formaldehyde to give it an extra kick.
Vaping Emits Less Formaldehyde than Previously Thought
A new study challenges a previously held belief that vaping produced high levels of the carcinogen.
Flooded Corpses Are Leaking Formaldehyde into Northern Ireland's Groundwater
Zombies aren't the only way the dead can fuck with the living.
Dying Is Pretty Bad for the Environment
New evidence shows that cremation may be worse for us than we thought. Which doesn't leave a whole lot of options if you're aiming for a green death.
There's Formaldehyde in Your Food Packaging, But That's Probably OK
A report calls for more research into the health risks of chemicals in food packaging, but other scientists say the concern is misplaced.
Chinese Natural History Museum
Last year, Belgian photojournalist Nick Hannes took a year off from shooting warzones all over the world and travelled from Antwerp to Vladivostok and somehow then ended up in Beijing.