The Gruesome Truth: Do Nails Really Grow After Death

Описание: Death's Illusion: Why Fingernails Look Longer on a Corpse

It's a classic horror trope and a pervasive myth: that a person's hair and nails keep growing long after death. But is it true? Dive into the fascinating, slightly morbid science behind this post-mortem phenomenon!

In this video, we bust the myth and explain why fingernails and hair appear to lengthen on a deceased body. The real answer lies in dehydration and the retraction of the skin, creating a startling optical illusion