10 Magical Game Of Thrones Details Explained With Science

5. Viserys' Golden Crown

Nobody was left particularly bereft by the demise of professional slimy git Viserys Targaryen, but you have to admit that it was a nasty way to go.

Although there are no documented cases for "death by golden crown" just like Viserys, it looks like he might have gotten the soft option, as some unfortunates throughout history have died by having molten gold poured down their throats.

Because scientists are awesome, they decided to put this particularly execution method to the test using the organs of a cow. They believe that the historical records are accurate when they describe the internal organs of the victim "bursting" due to an explosive build up of steam. Yum.

Although Viserys didn't have his gold administered orally, it would have easily melted its way through his flesh and even probably into his eye socket, giving it pretty good access to his brain.

it's also perfectly possible that he simply died form the excruciating pain, going into cardiac arrest from the shock. Either way, that's one hell of a power move on Drogo's part.