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How long does a human brain function after the head gets severed

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In 1998, the US government granted a patent for a device that could keep a severed head alive after it was surgically removed MORE

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Source: snopes.com: Keeping a severed head alive? | msgboard.snopes.com

Nov 07, 06:56am

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In actuality, the human head does remain conscious fifteen to twenty seconds after decapitation. This was proven when a "more?"

Apr 17 2009, 02:49am | Source: The Straight Dope: Does the head remain briefly conscious after decapitation (revisited)? | www.straightdope.com

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