Consuming animal or human flesh that contains an infected protein or prion causes brain deterioration, loss of motor control and eventually death. Even if you don't die from a prion disease, mass consumption of human anatomy doesn't appear to be good for the body. read more
The "laughing death" was caused by eating human meat. Advertisement - Continue Reading Below According to NPR, the Fore people ate their dead instead of burying them to protect them from worms and maggots. read more