That's one big girl! A baby born Friday in Germany is the country's largest-ever, at 13.47 pounds and 22.6 inches long. Baby girl Jasleen arrived July 26 at University Hospital in Leipzig. Though babies of her size are often delivered via caesarean section, Jasleen's mother gave birth vaginally.
Sardius (or Sard). A precious stone that is a variety of cornelian, varying in color from pale yellow to reddish orange. According to ancient tradition, it is an antidote to the onyx.
Sardius or Carnelian: Hebrew name of Odem. Carnelian is a translucent, hard, fine-grained variety of orangish red quartz (chalcedony) that has often been used for ring stones and wax seals.