If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

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If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com. Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a>

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If you've ever watched a crime drama, you know that bodies get stiff after death. But why? Explore the biochemistry behind rigor mortis in this podcast from HowStuffWorks.com.

What causes rigor mortis?

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The Flexner Report shook up medicine in the United States when it was released in 1910 and it's never been the same since. For better or worse.

The Flexner Report shook up medicine in the United States when it was released in 1910 and it's never been the same since. For better or worse.

How the Flexner Report Changed Medicine

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Back in the 1800s, people had an outsized fear of being buried alive. Enter... THE SAFETY COFFIN!

Back in the 1800s, people had an outsized fear of being buried alive. Enter... THE SAFETY COFFIN!

Short Stuff: Safety Coffins

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If you’ve ever been out of your house you’ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters. But did you know there’s psychology to crowds? And they follow fluid dynamics?

If you&rsquo;ve ever been out of your house you&rsquo;ve probably been in a crowd before. They can be as mundane as an elevator full of people or as consequential as a mass of protesters. But did you know there&rsquo;s psychology to crowds? And they follow fluid dynamics?

How Crowds Work

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What causes rigor mortis?

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