Reconsidering Body Worlds: Why Do We Still Flock To Exhibits Of Dead Human Beings?

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A morbid curiosity makes it hard not to be fascinated. Yelp Inc., CC BY-NC-ND

When Dr. Gunther von Hagens started using “plastination“ in the 1970s to preserve human bodies, he likely did not anticipate the wild success of the Body Worlds exhibitions that stem from his creation. Body Worlds has since hosted millions of visitors to its exhibits, including six spin-offs. The offshoots include a version on vital organs and another featuring plastinated animal remains.