Fasting five days yields mixed findings on hunger and vigor
A detailed report from a University of Chicago study describes five days of voluntary starvation with a focus on hunger contractions measured by a balloon manometer. Results show hunger peaks early, then appetite and mood shift, with participants noting increased vigor after refeeding and a belief that mild, periodic starvation may extend life, while dismissing heroic martyrdom claims of hunger strikes.
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A. J. Carlson
University of Chicago
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The Indian Burial Scene in California Described
An observer recounts a California burial of an Indigenous man, detailing mourners, a traveling preacher, and ritual practices. The description notes a single crying mourner, a physician of the tribe, and a chaotic procession ending with the corpse placed in a wagon and burned belongings, with expressions of grief and ritual fervor. The account contrasts cultural differences and the tribe’s perceived decline while highlighting the ceremony’s solemn moments and comic interludes.
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