It's emotional, it's extraordinary, it's educational, it could even be life-changing - welcome to Gunther von Hagens' world of real human limbs, organs and skeletons preserved through “plastination”.

Dr Gunther von Hagens’ renowned exhibition of real human bodies has sparked curiosity and awe around the world with over 49 million visitors globally. Journey through the human body and discover the magic and mysteries that lie underneath the skin. Expect a unique, exciting and interactive journey through the human body.

The Mission
The primary goal of the exhibition creators, Dr. Angelina Whalley and Dr. Gunther von Hagens, is preventive healthcare. Their Body Worlds exhibitions were conceived to educate the public about the inner workings of the human body and to show the effects of healthy and unhealthy lifestyles. Targeted mainly at a lay audience, the exhibitions are aimed to inspire visitors to become aware of the fragility of their bodies and to recognize the anatomical individual beauty inside each of us.

So on that note, here are some facts, just for you:
87% of the visitors stated that they knew more about the human body after their tour.
56% said that it made them think more about life and death.
79% felt “deep reverence” for the marvel of the human body.
68% left the exhibition with valuable incentives for a healthier lifestyle.
47% of the visitors reported that they appreciated their body more after having seen the exhibition.
25% of visitors engaged in more sports activities
and
33% of visitors started on a healthier diet.

Wow!

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COMPETITION: Win 1x pair of tickets to attend Gunther Von Hagens' 'Body Worlds' at The London Pavilion. To enter the competition, send an email to vienna@run-riot.com with the correct answer in the ‘subject’ line. The winner will be randomly selected.

As Body Worlds is open 365 days a year, please provide three dates in order of preference.
Q: How many people have attended the exhibition 'Body Worlds' worldwide?
A: .1) 49 million .2) 49,000 .3) 490,000