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Is it better to be burnt alive or frozen alive?
It is impossible to say which is worse, being burned alive or frozen alive. Both would be horrific experiences that would result in a great deal of pain and suffering. However, there are some key differences between the two that could make one worse for a particular person.
Being burned alive
* The flames would cause intense pain and would quickly destroy the skin and tissue.
* The heat would also cause the victim's internal organs to cook.
* The victim would likely die within minutes or even seconds.
Being frozen alive
* The cold would cause the victim's body temperature to drop rapidly, leading to hypothermia.
* The victim's heart rate and breathing would slow down, and they would eventually lose consciousness.
* Death would likely occur within a matter of hours.
Ultimately, the choice of which is worse is a matter of personal opinion. However, it is clear that both being burned alive and frozen alive would be extremely traumatic and painful experiences that would result in death.
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