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eoinohare | 22:19 Sat 09th Apr 2005 | News
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why is the pope's coffin lined with lead
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Lead lined coffins have historically been used to insure preservation of the body, especially from water seeping into the casket.  They lead lining is usually welded to its top part just prior to placing it into a more ornate casket...
16:32 Tue 12th Apr 2005
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They reckon, if you can get to heaven in a lead lined coffin, you must be a good person.
16:41 Thu 21st Apr 2005

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