Some Obscurish facts
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1837 Gunning for the record books, many persons in recent times have had themselves buried alive for upwards of 100 days--first arranging, of course, to have food, water, and oxygen pumped to them mechanically. But in 1837 an Indian yogi named Hari Das used suspended animation to remain buried for 40 days without air, food, liquid, or the attentions of others. On being excavated he was easily revived, and lived to a ripe old age.
1837 Gunning for the record books, many persons in recent times have had themselves buried alive for upwards of 100 days--first arranging, of course, to have food, water, and oxygen pumped to them mechanically. But in 1837 an Indian yogi named Hari Das used suspended animation to remain buried for 40 days without air, food, liquid, or the attentions of others. On being excavated he was easily revived, and lived to a ripe old age.