Some individuals apparently are choosing to invest substantial amounts, ranging from $20,000 to $100,000, in cryonics - a process that involves preserving deceased bodies at ultra-low temperatures with the hope of future resurrection.

According to reports making rounds, some 199 ‘legally dead’ individuals and 100 pets await being revived by cryonics.

Cryonics is a practice at the forefront of unconventional science that hinges on the belief that future advancements in medical technology may unlock the key to reviving those who have succumbed to currently incurable diseases or conditions.

It involves the freezing of deceased individuals shortly after death in anticipation of future advancements in medical technology that may facilitate their revival.

Advocates of cryonics argue that future breakthroughs in science and medicine could bring back those who have succumbed to currently incurable diseases or conditions.

The procedure, offered by specialized companies, involves the rapid cooling of the deceased body to temperatures around -196 degrees Celsius using liquid nitrogen.

This process is aimed at preserving cells and tissues to minimize damage during the freezing and thawing stages, ultimately with the goal of future revival.

While the concept may sound like something out of science fiction, there are individuals who see cryonics as a potential lifeline. The price tag for such an ambitious venture varies, with costs ranging from $20,000 to $100,000, depending on the chosen preservation plan and additional services provided.

Despite the controversy, cryonics companies report an increase in interest and enrollment, indicating a growing fascination with the prospect of conquering death through technological means.