NANFA-- off-topic: CANDIRU!

Nicholas J. Zarlinga (ichthos_at_charm.net)
Wed, 6 Mar 2002 17:48:17 GMT

Click on this page for a true-life story of a candiru being surgically removed
from a penis. DO NOT clink on the photo link unless you have a strong stomach.
(Can anybody provide a translation?)

http://www.straightdope.com/columns/010907.html

By the way, Paolo Petry, the scientist quoted in the article, is scheduled to
speak at the NANFA Convention in August. He will reportedly demonstrate proven
candiru collection techniques.

Enjoy,

Chris Scharpf
Balti
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