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  2. Corpse decomposition - Wikipedia

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    A fresh pig carcass. At this stage the remains are usually intact and free of insects. The corpse progresses through algor mortis (a reduction in body temperature until ambient temperature is reached), rigor mortis (the temporary stiffening of the limbs due to chemical changes in the muscles), and livor mortis (pooling of the blood on the side of the body that is closest to the ground).

  3. Dry rot - Wikipedia

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    The perpetual saturation of wood with water also inhibits dry rot, as does perpetual dryness. [9] Dry rot would appear to be a paradoxical term seemingly indicating decay of a substance by a fungus without the presence of water. However, its historical usage dates back to the distinction between decay of cured wood in construction, i.e. dry ...

  4. Decomposition - Wikipedia

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    A dry body will not decompose efficiently. Moisture helps the growth of microorganisms that decompose the organic matter, but too much moisture could lead to anaerobic conditions slowing down the decomposition process. [26] The most important variable is the body's accessibility to insects, particularly flies.

  5. Wood-decay fungus - Wikipedia

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    The term brown rot replaced the general use of the term dry rot, as wood must be damp to decay, although it may become dry later. Dry rot is a generic name for certain species of brown-rot fungi. Brown-rot fungi of particular economic importance include Serpula lacrymans (true dry rot), Fibroporia vaillantii (mine fungus), and Coniophora ...

  6. Medical Professionals Debunk 39 Health Myths They Wish You’d ...

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    Image credits: K6983 #8. D***s and poor self care will rot your body to a husk and/or unmanageable lump. Something everyone claims is common knowledge but you can't walk 10 feet in a hospital ...

  7. Know Which Paint to Use to Decorate Pumpkins—And When ... - AOL

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    Start by looking at the pumpkin's shape. Keep in mind that flat surfaces are easier to paint and decorate than round or knobby ones. So, an old-school jack-o-lantern will be much easier to ...

  8. When to Plant Dahlias for the Most Beautiful Blooms ... - AOL

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    How to Plant Dahlia Tubers. Dahlia tubers have a bulbous body at one end, and a small crown with future growth points called eyes at the other. “The body and eyes are connected by a slender neck ...

  9. Skeletonization - Wikipedia

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    Skeletonization is the state of a dead organism after undergoing decomposition. [1] Skeletonization refers to the final stage of decomposition, during which the last vestiges of the soft tissues of a corpse or carcass have decayed or dried to the point that the skeleton is exposed.