thousands sign up for journey beyond death


	thousands sign up for journey beyond death

burnbright

4-25-2007 10:37 AM

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death, anatomy, plastination, science

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4-25-2007 12:35 PM

AcesLucky

Now that's giving back to the world after one's death. It's a good idea.

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