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You can grow crystals -

The water, minerals, and phosphates within your body form an ideal mix to generate vivianite minerals.

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Eliminate wrinkles -

Decreasing muscle tightness can reduce the appearance of wrinkles. Why opt for botox when the natural process of aging can achieve the same results? 

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Leather -

It is possible to transform your skin into leather, to the point that it could serve as a book cover...

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Your corpse can explode -

Decomposition gases that build up inside the body could potentially cause it to explode.

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You can turn into soap -

When fat in your body comes into contact with specific bacteria after your demise, your remains have the potential to undergo a process known as adipocere formation, resulting in a wax-like mummified state.

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Soap -

Tyler Durden in 'Fight Club' was not the first one to come up with the idea of using human fat to make soap. The French also did it in the 19th century. 

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Fat for energy -

It might even save our planet, as a plastic surgeon managed to use fat removed in liposuction operations as fuel for his car.

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Your heart keeps beating -

It is possible for the heart to keep beating even after death, although it is uncommon. In certain cases, some hearts may persist to beat for a short time.

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Your heart can begin beating again -

It is possible to come back to life, just like that! Although it is not very common, it does occur sometimes.

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Revived once more -

Regardless of personal beliefs, there are individuals who are declared dead and then miraculously return to life shortly after. 

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Consciousness -

Surprisingly, while your body may cease functioning, there is a possibility that your brain stays conscious.

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Brain awareness -

Survivors often remember undergoing various life-saving procedures, which can lead to the development of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Decomposition -

The bacteria present in our bodies begin the process of decomposition.

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This body will self destruct in 3, 2, 1... -

The cells in your brain will digest themselves as soon as you die.

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Beware of potential accidents -

The muscles responsible for bladder and bowel control will cease to function, resulting in involuntary defecation or urination.

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You exhale through your oral cavity -

Upon death, gas will be emitted through the mouth, so essentially you will fart through your mouth when you die.

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Post-death stiffness -

Once deceased, the body typically becomes completely rigid within four hours following the time of death.

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Nails -

There is a misconception that nails continue to grow postmortem. Although they may seem to elongate, in reality, it is merely the skin dehydrating and contracting, thereby revealing more of the nails.

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Hair -

The concept applies to hair as well. Hair does not truly grow after death; it's just an optical illusion.

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Livor mortis -

The absence of blood flow can cause changes in skin color, resulting in purple patches.

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Postmortem movement -

Even after your body shuts down, it is still possible for it to twitch and experience spasms.

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Strange sounds -

Gas trapped within a deceased body can sometimes produce audible noises like moans, groans, and squeaks.

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Body cooling -

After death, the body's temperature gradually decreases around 1.6 °F (0.83°C) per hour and eventually stabilizes at room temperature.

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Eyes -

The cornea will eventually become dry, resulting in the formation of black triangular hemorrhages in the eyes.

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Putrid smell -

As bacteria begin to break down the body, they release highly unpleasant-smelling gases. Over time, a deceased body will emit a strong odor.

See also: The leading causes of death around the world

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