It’s appalling, but it does seem to be the case — the French Revolution alone provided plenty of anecdotal evidence. It doesn’t always happen, of course, but on occasion a severed head can be seen, for several (long!) seconds, to change facial expressions, and even move its mouth as if trying to speak. But any conscious thought or pain would fade swiftly, due to loss of oxygen to the brain..If you have to die (and who among us doesn’t?), I can think of worse ways to go.
margueritem over 12 years ago
I don’t envy the man leaning over the tree stump.
Digital Frog over 12 years ago
Poor guy is stumped unless the headsman can get a handle on things.
PShaw0423 over 12 years ago
It’s appalling, but it does seem to be the case — the French Revolution alone provided plenty of anecdotal evidence. It doesn’t always happen, of course, but on occasion a severed head can be seen, for several (long!) seconds, to change facial expressions, and even move its mouth as if trying to speak. But any conscious thought or pain would fade swiftly, due to loss of oxygen to the brain..If you have to die (and who among us doesn’t?), I can think of worse ways to go.
REDROCKER51 over 12 years ago
well, don’t lose your head over it….
K M over 12 years ago
Reminds me of a shaggy dog story involving an IBM engineer, an Apple engineer, and an Amiga engineer.
iced tea over 12 years ago
It went right for the rebel. He was pardoned probably.