What’s It Like to Autopsy Marilyn Monroe?
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by Justin Nobel
3M ago
The most famous coroner on earth may well be Dr. Thomas Tsunetomi Noguchi, who was born on January 4, 1927, in Fukuoka, Japan, and was chief medical examiner for Los Angeles County from 1967 to 1982. Presently, he is 96 years old. “I don’t just plan to live until I’m 100,” he told one journalist. “I plan to work until I’m 100.” Read more about this fascinating man in Justin Nobel's most recent piece. The post What’s It Like to Autopsy Marilyn Monroe? appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Day of the Dead Takes on the World
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by Justin Nobel
5M ago
The day after Halloween, and the day after that, is Day of the Dead, and the ancient festival, to use a modern word, is trending. As the site Trendhunter... The post Day of the Dead Takes on the World appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Grieving for the Terrible Tragedy on Maui
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by Justin Nobel
8M ago
Following on his recent posts regarding deaths by extreme heat, Justin Nobel shares his thoughts on the recent fires and loss of life in Maui. The post Grieving for the Terrible Tragedy on Maui appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Could tiny-brained humans have actually dug graves half a million years ago?
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by Justin Nobel
10M ago
Deep inside a South African cave called Rising Star, scientists have made an incredible discovery—a species of ancient humans that appears to have buried their dead in shallow graves. Read on to learn more. The post Could tiny-brained humans have actually dug graves half a million years ago? appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Welcome to A Pacific Island Nation with 125 million people—and almost no gun deaths
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by Justin Nobel
10M ago
Last week, in Nakano City, Japan, an evacuation center was opened in the gymnasium of a middle school, and local officials provided shelter, blankets, food, and drinks to around... The post Welcome to A Pacific Island Nation with 125 million people—and almost no gun deaths appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Where in the Wide World of Death Wear Do Memorial Hoodies Fit In?
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by Justin Nobel
11M ago
We each have our own unique way of managing our grief. For some, donning a the memorial T-shirt, known as the Rest in Piece shirt, or R.I.P. shirt brings comfort. Justin Nobel takes a fascinating look at this new trend in memorial fashion. The post Where in the Wide World of Death Wear Do Memorial Hoodies Fit In? appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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At What Age Do You Gain The Right to Stop Being Worked to Death?
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by Justin Nobel
1y ago
At what age do you gain the right to stop being worked to death? In the last few months, two interesting news stories on opposite sides of the globe have raised this question. To learn more, read on as Justin Nobel takes a hard look at this important question. The post At What Age Do You Gain The Right to Stop Being Worked to Death? appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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From Hollywood Star to Small Town Everyman, What It Takes to Write A Great Obituary
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by Justin Nobel
1y ago
Justin Nobel explores the differences and similarities between the obituaries written about stars, such as Marilyn Monroe, and those that memorialize everyday people. The post From Hollywood Star to Small Town Everyman, What It Takes to Write A Great Obituary appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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Stolen Skull Repatriations – Inside A Modern Museum Controversy
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by Justin Nobel
1y ago
Stolen human remains and the ceremony of death are at the heart of a modern museum controversy. Lately, there has been a reckoning over the appropriateness of taking—or outright stealing—sacred objects, especially skeletons and human remains, and transporting them across oceans or continents to foreign lands and putting them on display. Justin Noble looks at this topic and provides food for thought as we consider how we handle remains and other items considered sacred by civilizations other than our own. The post Stolen Skull Repatriations – Inside A Modern Museum Controversy appeared first o ..read more
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Controversy of A President’s Death, and Health, From Biden to Trump, King Tut to JFK
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by Justin Nobel
1y ago
The elephant in the room of US politics right now appears to be just how old is too old to be president of the United States? In his latest post, Justin Nobel looks at this timely topic. The post Controversy of A President’s Death, and Health, From Biden to Trump, King Tut to JFK appeared first on Digital Dying ..read more
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