John Shepard was signing up for cryo-insurance.

"So I'll be frozen?"

"That's correct, sir," answered an agent. "And thawed when a cure is discovered."

"It's like Egyptian mummies seeking divine immortality."

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"Yes, there's no guarantee, sir, but we'll leave instructions for your body's restoration."

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Digging through some total ruins of post-World War 5 (an AI armageddon), an archeological society of re-animated human clones tasked themselves to rediscover their humanity.

"See here," said a clone.

"What is it?" asked another clone.

"Not sure, but it could be a time capsule." The clone pried it open, causing its vapors to escape immediately.