Do you stay conscious after being decapitated?

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• Episode: Do you stay conscious after being decapitated?
• Website: Stuff You Should Know
• Feed URL: http://www.howstuffworks.com/podcasts/stuff-you-should-know.rss
• Duration: 00:32:57
• Published: 2011-04-26 17:35

Historically speaking, decapitation was a popular means of execution -- it's been used by everyone from ancient Romans to French revolutionaries. But is there any truth to claim that victims retain their consciousness? Tune in to learn more.