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Little Girl DIED 100 Years Ago, But Still Blinks Her Eyes

Gone but never forgotten

By Nida gul shinwariPublished 3 days ago 1 min read

First off, let's talk about the Capuchin Catacombs in Sicily, Italy. These catacombs house around 8,000 mummies, but one of the most famous is a little girl named Rosalia Lombardo. She died at the age of two nearly a hundred years ago, yet her body is incredibly well-preserved. Visitors flock to see her, often mistaking her for a doll because she looks so lifelike. Some even claim she appears to blink, which adds to the mystery and creepiness.

Now, why would people want to visit a place filled with preserved bodies? It's a bit unsettling for many, but some are fascinated by these kinds of displays, similar to attractions like the "Bodies" exhibit. Personally, I'm not keen on seeing dead people, let alone blinking ones. The story behind Rosalia's preservation is fascinating though. Her father, devastated by her death, sought out an embalmer named Alfredo Salafia, who used a unique technique that has kept her remarkably intact to this day. There's debate about whether she actually blinks or if it's just an optical illusion caused by light and humidity in the catacombs.

Moving on to another unsettling tale, there's Santa Inocencia, a child saint in Guadalajara, Mexico. Legend has it that she converted to Catholicism against her father's wishes and was killed for it centuries ago. Her body remains remarkably preserved and covered in wax, which is a different preservation method from Rosalia's embalming. Some claim they've seen her open her eyes, adding to the eerie atmosphere surrounding her.

Both stories raise questions about what causes preserved bodies to seemingly move or appear lifelike. Is it all just optical illusions or is there something supernatural at play? People have debated these questions for years, and theories range from scientific explanations to more paranormal beliefs.

Whether you're intrigued or spooked by these stories, they certainly make you wonder about the mysteries of life and death. If you're brave enough, check out the full videos linked in the description below and decide for yourself if these phenomena are hoaxes or something more inexplicable. Thanks for tuning in!

Hey, what's up guys? It's Mike. I often receive news about interesting or mysterious stories, and today I want to talk about a couple that are connected and really intriguing. So, bear with me because this might get a bit eerie.

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  • Mark Graham3 days ago

    What an interesting article.

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