This may seem odd...

But I follow some rather strange things on tumblr. One of those being the http://www.obitoftheday.com/ this is a tumblr page that shows famous, interesting and unique people's obits (very relevant to a class about death). Very interesting stuff. It is mostly just a way to show off the lives of interesting people. 

The most recent one I was looking at was about the man who died twice. 

Lincoln Hall after being brought to hospital From www.obitoftheday.com.

This is the story of Lincoln Hall, a man who climbed Everest twice, only to be left behind thought to be dead the second time. The next day a different expedition on their way up found him sitting with his legs dangling over a cliff still conscious. Amazing. Apparently he lost 8 fingers due to frostbite (sorry about the photo guys) as well as a few toes. He also has lasting memory problems, but that is incredible considering what happened to him. 

Because of this amazing article I started perusing the sites to find other interesting people. I found the obituary of the "Last Madam of the Chicken Ranch." The story of the real life woman who inspired the musical "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas." This is the musical that later inspired the 1982 movie of the same title featuring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds. A whore house musical extravaganza. I stumbled upon this movie one night and it was the most amazing thing to find by accident in the middle of the night. 

Incredible.

I'll leave you with a clip of this. (I know I got off track, but it is really hilarious and amazing). 

Some Dolly Parton Goodness.