Cannibalism is the macabre practice of eating other humans. But sometimes, people have no choice if they want to survive. It's called survival cannibalism and it tastes like chicken.
# Summary
In this episode of Stuff You Should Know, Josh and Chuck dive into the dark history of survival cannibalism, exploring real-world instances where people resorted to eating human flesh to survive desperate circumstances. The hosts cover multiple harrowing cases including the 1972 Uruguayan rugby team crash in the Andes, the starving colonists at Jamestown, sailors adrift at sea, and the horrifying 900-day Siege of Leningrad during World War II. With a mix of historical facts, scientific discoveries (like forensic analysis of Jane's remains at Jamestown), and discussions about the moral and religious dilemmas these survivors faced, the episode examines how far humans will go when faced with starvation and death.
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