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In Ancient Egypt pharaohs were mummified so their bodies would be in perfect condition for their journey into the afterlife. And, defying the old adage that 'you can't take it with you when you go' a decent chunk of their worldly possessions were placed in the tomb with them. Thousands of years later, the 21st century's pharaohs are 'cryonicists' - people with the money and determination to live again by being frozen, in the hope that one day science will be advanced to the point that they can be revived.

Six new appointments have been accepted to the country's prestigious Order of Merit, one of the late Queen's last wishes has been carried out. Queen Elizabeth chose them in 'early September, just before she died,' according to Buckingham Palace. Her decision has now been accepted and carried out by the King, who is now Sovereign of the Order for the first time. These awards are given in honor of outstanding contributions to the Armed Forces, science, art, literature, or the promotion of culture.