How pig parts make the world turn

By adey •

This might make some of you nervous:
'Christien Meindertsma, author of "Pig 05049" looks at the astonishing afterlife of the ordinary pig, parts of which make their way into at least 187 non-pork products, from bullets to artificial hearts'.

Video here:

http://www.ted.com/talks/christien_meindertsma_on_pig_05049.html?ref=nf

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By adey• 21 Sep 2010 15:21

"what is the real intent of this thread?"

obviously to feed your paranoia.....why else?

By flor1212• 21 Sep 2010 08:42

?????????????????

By snessy• 21 Sep 2010 08:20

Adey...you've made me think of a bacon sarnie so early today :-(

By britexpat• 21 Sep 2010 08:20

Don't forget "Hush puppies"

By Kozhikodan• 21 Sep 2010 08:15

God created everything with a special purpose. Nothing is useless in this universe. All parts of human body also can be useful to fellow human beings.

By FathimaH• 21 Sep 2010 07:14

Who'd have imagined so many uses from pigs?Alhamdullilah, used up to its last bit alright!TFS..quite intrigued. Not nervous though.. lol

By britexpat• 21 Sep 2010 06:54

Rating: 5/5

Recycling at its best..

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