Stone babies (disturbing image)


	Stone babies (disturbing image)

bignosemousie

7-30-2008 9:57 AM

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stone baby, science

bignosemousie says:

When the fetus cannot be expelled, the woman's body protects itself by forming a thick layer of calcium around the fetus, effectively preserving the fetus.

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7-30-2008 12:37 PM

tanyamm

I have never heard of them until now.

7-30-2008 12:55 PM

jatfla

That is beyond sad.

7-30-2008 1:05 PM

bignosemousie

I find it amazing what the human body can do.

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