The Last Pleasure of Pompeii

Thousands remained frozen in time at Pompeii, but this man chose the ultimate pleasure as his final act. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, volcanic ash preserved bodies exactly as they died. Most tried to flee, others huddled together, but one guy decided to go out doing what he loved most. Scientists found his remains in a rather compromising position - he literally chose to enjoy himself one last time rather than run. The eruption's pyroclastic flow would have killed him instantly, making his final moments both legendary and weirdly inspiring. In a way, he's become an unexpected symbol of living life to the fullest, even in the face of certain doom.
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