by CincinnatiDrummer on March 17th, 2007

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If one's head is cut from their body, are they instantly dead?

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by Jade on March 17th, 2007
I have heard that it takes 3 minutes for the brain to die after all other functions cease. I have no idea if this would hold true in the case of decapitation, or if it holds true at all.
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- think a headless person..
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by agent1337 on March 17th, 2007
Nobody knows for sure but there is a theory/Urban legend that you live for 10 seconds. like if you get decapitated you can still see but cant talk or anything for ten seconds because their is still blood in your head
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by swannie on March 17th, 2007
yes, because you would cut the spinal cord.
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