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Impaling: Not as deadly as you might think

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A recent case-study in the Lancet (heh) revealed that it would, indeed, be possible to survive the kind of injury seen in the horrific and somewhat unbelievable 1550 portrait of unfortunate Hungarian Gregor Baci.

Also: You now have a great idea for a Halloween costume. You’re welcome.

Also: Good morning!

(Via Vaughan Bell)

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