If this text makes your head explode, fear not: By 2017, you could have a new one transplanted onto your body. What could possibly go wrong?

From Weekly Filet #197, in February 2015.

First-ever human head transplant is now possible, says neuroscientist

First-ever human head transplant is now possible, says neuroscientist

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