DEATH

Can Plants Die of Old Age?

Houseplants can die of old age, but likely not within your lifetime.

DNA Analysis of Beethoven’s Hair Reveals New Clues About His Death

The composer suffered from hearing loss and a number of mysterious ailments before his death at age 56. His hair is providing some answers.

Can You Really Laugh Yourself to Death?

In 1975, a woman found her husband dead in a chair after watching a BBC sitcom. He had been laughing for almost a half-hour. Was it merriment that killed him?

Known as the "sea of trees," Japan's Aokigahara forest has a grim history.

15 Eerie Facts About Japan’s Suicide Forest

Some visitors have chosen Japan’s Aokigahara, or ‘suicide forest,’ as the setting for their final moments—walking in with no intention of ever walking out.

4 People Who Were Buried Alive (And How They Got Out)

While many reported cases of burials of the living were exaggerated, there are a few cases of people who went into their graves while still breathing.

Green burial options are kinder to the environment.

8 Eco-Friendly Options for Your Body After Death

You drive an electric vehicle. You recycle. You're a vegetarian. Do your final wishes reflect your eco-friendly lifestyle?

Why Queen Elizabeth II Kept Her Holiday Decorations Up Through February

Keeping holiday decorations up at Sandringham House until at least February 6 was part of the queen's holiday tradition for a very sweet reason.

Why January Is the Deadliest Month of the Year

The universe appears to be taking a special interest in offing us at the beginning of the year.

Gene Simmons won't let death stand in the way of a KISS merchandising opportunity.

Dead Serious: When KISS Unveiled the KISS Kasket

Devout decedents of the KISS Army could opt to be buried in an official KISS coffin, where Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley would wag their tongues at you for all eternity.

Many on Howard Carter’s (pictured) team fell victim to King Tut’s curse—though Carter himself was spared.

9 Victims of King Tut's Curse (And One Who Should Have Been)

When King Tut's tomb was discovered in 1922, some believed the Egyptian pharaoh unleashed a powerful curse upon all who dared to disturb his eternal slumber.

11 Secrets of Paranormal Investigators

Paranormal investigators explore what goes bump in the night—and here's what they had to say about what their job is really like.

The Donner Party monument near Truckee Lake, California

8 Facts You Might Not Know About the Donner Party

Abraham Lincoln briefly considered going with them.

Your giftee would die to receive these presents.

15 Killer Gifts for True Crime Fans

Humans have a strange and lasting fascination with the dark and macabre. Lucky for you, we’ve compiled a list of the best gifts for true crime fans that will appeal to any murder mystery lover.

Heads Will Roll: 8 Facts About Historical Beheadings

Decapitation used to be considered the most humane way of disposing of criminals, complete with adorable euphemisms like "the patriotic haircut."

Human Composting Is Coming to California

California residents committed to living an eco-friendly life will soon be able to opt for an eco-friendly death.

13 Facts About Lady Jane Grey, England’s Unlucky Nine Days’ Queen

Lady Jane Grey is seen as an innocent victim of Tudor Dynasty politics, and her rightfulness to the crown is debated to this day.

Why cremate when you can turn yourself into human porridge?

Want an Eco-Friendly Death? Consider Flameless Cremation

A flame-free disposal turns your body into a convenient sludge.

Sometimes you can have too much Paddington.

Royal Parks Is Pleading With People to Stop Leaving Paddington Bears and Marmalade Sandwiches to Mourn the Queen

The stuffed bears and marmalade sandwiches are becoming a headache for the park.

The Crypt Under The Chancel Of St Georges Chapel Windsor Castle 1910 (1911)

Why Royal Family Members Are Buried in Lead-Lined Coffins

Queen Elizabeth II will be laid to rest in an oak coffin designed for her more than 30 years ago, and it’s bound to weigh a ton, because it’s lined with lead.

Queen Elizabeth II and company at Buckingham Palace after her coronation in June 1953.

Coronation vs. Accession: What’s the Difference?

Prince Charles’s coronation won’t be for months. Yes, he’s already technically King Charles III.

Bruce Lee never got to finish 'Game of Death,' so someone else did.

How Bruce Lee's 'Game of Death' Overcame the Demise of Its Leading Man

Released five years after his sudden death, Bruce Lee's 'Game of Death' used everything from camera tricks to cardboard cutouts to resurrect a legend.

15 Dog Breeds With Long Lifespans

Though it’s impossible to predict the age your dog will reach, some breeds do live to be older than others.

A statue of Pocahontas stands near the Jamestown settlement site.

11 Amazing Facts About Jamestown, the First Permanent English Colony in North America

Over several decades beginning in 1607, Jamestown nearly collapsed multiple times as colonists succumbed to disease and famine.

Rocket debris could be the next hot cause of death.

Scientists Believe There's a 10 Percent Chance Space Debris Will Kill One of Us in the Next Decade

Thanks to more launches and lax standards, there's a pretty good chance someone is going to get creamed by falling space junk sooner rather than later.

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