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From here - not exactly scientific, but here is the pertinent bit: quote:
Nonetheless it's true that if someone gilded you, you would very likely die. However, death would result from what amounts to an extreme case of heat stroke. Paint would clog the pores, thus preventing perspiration and ruining the body's principal means of heat regulation. You'd develop a high fever, and after a few days of unbearable suffering, you would expire. Lead or other toxic substances in the paint might contribute to your demise.
I might mention that anyone contemplating a homicide of this type should take care to coat the subject as completely as possible, since partial coverage will result only in an increased rate of perspiration across the unoccluded surfaces. Particular attention shold be paid to the palms, armpits, and the soles of the feet, which contain a great number of sweat glands. Personally I think it'd be easier just to hit the guy over the head with a rock, but you know me.
[ 27-02-2002: Message edited by: The Return Of Rothkoid ] |
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