Why Certain Poor Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Huge, Misshapen Throats
In some historical Nativity scenes, the shepherds have grossly enlarged thyroid glands — also known today as goiter. It's an apparent symbol of their poverty and iodine-deficient diet.
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Tuesday, 24 December 2019
Why Certain Poor Shepherds In Nativity Scenes Have Huge, Misshapen Throats
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