[LM_NET] Sort of OT: Body of Christopher

[Angela Okane <OkaneA@USD231.COM>]

Good afternoon.  I have a bizarre, random question for you all.  I bet
someone on this listserv knows the answer!  I was working on a display
case earlier today and pinned up a book cover of The Body Of Christopher
Creed.  It's one of my very favorite books of all times and so of course
I started thinking about the plot.  When Torey discovers the body buried
beneath some air tight rocks, the body begins to rapidly decompose due
to the air suddenly circulating around it.

I promise I'm not a morbid person, but I was wondering if that rapid
decomposition due to sudden air exposure occurs in "real life."  I've
tried searching for the answer and while I've discovered many, um,
unique websites I haven't come across the answer.

Anyone know?  TIA!



Angela O'Kane
Librarian
Pioneer Ridge Middle School
okanea@usd231.com
913.856.7817

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