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I see the occasional article or video asserting how humane, peaceful and painless nitrogen asphyxiation is as a euthanasia or execution method (in humans and animals). It seems to make sense, but are there any drawbacks? Are there cases of pain, terror, or panic in its use?

by /u/Swampfoot in /r/askscience

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