11 Things You Can Do With Your Dead Body
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 Published On Dec 18, 2019

After you die, your body has quite a few options –– from being turned into a diamond to helping solve a murder. This week, let us break down the possibilities so you can rest easy.

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Credits:
Producer: Kirk Zamieroski
Writer: Samantha Jones, Ph.D.
Scientific Consultants: Leila Duman, PhD Brianne Raccor, PhD, Sarah Ellingham, PhD Andrew Ishida, PhD Brian Frey, PhD.

Executive Producer: George Zaidan
Executive Producer: Hilary Hudson

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