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A photo provided by the Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Szeged, of a baby's mummified hand, which was found holding a coin, in Hungary. More than a decade after the skeleton was discovered, scientists think they have solved why some of the bones were stained green, and in doing so uncovered a unique form of mummification involving copper. (János Balázs/Department of Biological Anthropology, University of Szeged via The New York Times) -- NO SALES; FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY WITH NYT STORY BABY MUMMY HAND BY NICHOLAS ST. FLEUR FOR MAY 19, 2018. ALL OTHER USE PROHIBITED. --