Hair, especially the beard, appears longer after death, but this is explained by the shrinkage of the soft tissues around each hair due to evaporation of liquids. Scientists who believe that hair and nails actually grow after death, say that it is only for a short period.
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Star (Christchurch), Volume LXVI, Issue 20232, 16 February 1934, Page 7
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