Darwin’s Creepiest Experiment Brought Back to Life
Charles Darwin liked to freak out his friends—for science.
Muscles galvanized: Platysma, corrugator supercillii, depressed lower jaw
Darwin’s description: Frightened, agonized
Today’s consensus: Horrified/shockedMuscles galvanized: Corrugator supercillii (right side)
Darwin’s description: Suffering
Today’s consensus: Split between sad, concerned, and franticMuscles galvanized: Zygomaticus minor (left side), corrugator supercilli
Darwin’s description: Crying from grief
Today’s consensus: ConfusedMuscles galvanized: Zygomatici majores, corrugatores supercilli
Darwin’s description: Laughter
Today’s consensus: HappyMuscles galvanized: Frontal and depressors of the mandible
Darwin’s description: Suprise
Today’s consensus: SupriseMuscles galvanized: Platysma, corrugatores supercilli, depressed lower jaw
Darwin’s description: Agony, torture, and fright
Today’s consensus: Angry/shocked
