[Johndoe123]

Originally Posted by Feirefiz ↗

Really, I think with quick beheadings like this, the *head* must be concious for at least a minute or so...think of the crazy thoughts running through your mind at that moment...

Research in rats suggests that after being decapitated the rats retain full conciousness for several minutes after decapitation. Meaning that he probably felt every bit of that for a good few seconds afterwards.

[Johndoe123]

I meant seconds.

[Riddla]

I wish we could keep heads alive in enclosed in a jar with oxygenated blood pumping in and out

[quetza]

Originally Posted by Eterion ↗

Video of a young Iraqi beheaded with one quick slash of the blade. I think it might be his first time...since he kept raising his head forward

maybe he'll do better next time around

[quetza]

Originally Posted by Riddla ↗

I wish we could keep heads alive in enclosed in a jar with oxygenated blood pumping in and out

da fuq

[myster_e2011]

faster than speedy Gonzalez

[Desensitisation]

Based on know research with sheep and pigs, consciousness is retained between 4 and 8 second post-decapitation. The sudden loss of blood pressure when the main vessels are severed "shocks" the brain into unconsciousness very quickly. So, you'll be conscious long enough to feel your head hit the ground, maybe get a glimpse of your body from an angle you've never seen it before if they didn't blindfold you, perhaps watch a spurt of blood shoot out from your neck, and then it's lights out.

Frankly, this is pretty "humane" from the perspective that it's a quick death, minimal suffering. Of course, it's about as barbaric as you can get in every other sense. Glad the swordsman kept a sharp sword and knew what he was doing.

[xpsyko]

this is ...

[cobwebcity]

Originally Posted by ViraA ↗

Count yourself lucky, at least you've still got your head :)

Was it wrong that I laughed?

[bando21]