The shipment of 45 human heads that surprised a Southwest Airlines freight handler at the Little Rock National Airport has now come to the attention of the New York Times.

Story says the heads were en route for use in neurosurgeon training. Story also indicated the company shipping them (improper labeling led to their discovery) had had its business license revoked.

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