#fascinatingfacts — Public Fediverse posts
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The mysterious "Standing Death of Benkei" reveals how extreme physical exertion can lead to rapid ATP depletion, causing muscles to stiffen and lock in place. ⚔️💪 This phenomenon explains why Benkei remained upright even after death, fascinating historians and scientists alike! 🧠✨ #Benkei #History #Science #RigorMortis #Japan #Warrior #Legend #ATP #FascinatingFacts
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This article about how to build tunnels and bridges underwater was worth reading just for this fact:
After leading the sack of Rome in 410 C.E., Visigoth king Alaric died on his way home. In order to protect his magnificent burial from grave robbers, Alaric’s people temporarily diverted a local river to bury him and his loot in the riverbed before letting the river rush back over.