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They don't. Well, at least not to any important amount. Not all cells cease to function at exactly the same moment, so there might be time for a tiny, tiny bit of growth before death is complete throughout the body. Biggest reason for it to look like nails have continued to grow is that when the skin dries out it shrinks and pulls back. With less fingertip, the nail will look longer.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 9y agoNo. Nothing continues after death. The body will begin to decompose. Some people believe the old wives' tale that finger nails and hair continue to grow after death but the skin and the body loses water. The receding skin makes the nails seem longer.
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What are the release dates for Ten Fingers of Death - 2008?
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Same time
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no sorry i cant answer it dont know
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