You will need a valid passport if you are thinking about taking a vacation abroad, frequently travel outside of the US, have a job that will require international travel, or have family living overseas that you would like to visit. There are currently two types of documents for US citizens: passport books and passport cards.
A few hours after a person or animal dies, the joints of the body stiffen and become locked in place. This stiffening is called rigor mortis. Depending on temperature and other conditions, rigor mortis lasts approximately 72 hours. The phenomenon is caused by the skeletal muscles partially contracting. The muscles are unable to relax, so the joints become fixed in place.
Â· just now. Report Abuse. It takes about 3 hours for rigor mortis to set in after death and it lasts about 72 hours. Room temperature is one factor that can speed this up or slow this down. mollyflan Â· 8 years ago. Thumbs up.