Here’s How You Preserve a Dead Dictator Forever

Hugo Chavez died a few days ago, but he’s not exactly going six feet under any time soon. The late Venezuelan leader’s body is going to be on display for a week so people can pay homage. But bodies rot starting immediately, and regular old funeral home embalming only lasts a matter of hours. How do you ensure that old dead Chavez continues to resemble formerly alive Chavez for viewing purposes? More »