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Why bogs preserve dead bodies so well
Original: Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies?
Popular Science examines why peat bogs are so effective at preserving human remains, sometimes for thousands of years. The cold, acidic, oxygen-poor conditions of bogs slow decomposition, mummifying skin, hair and organs while often dissolving bone. The feature explains the chemistry behind bog bodies, which continue to fascinate archaeologists and readers alike.
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- Why are bogs so good at preserving dead bodies? · Popular Science
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