Not only are tonsil stones a "thing," they're far more prevalent than they're discussed. One woman details her year-long ...

Tonsil stones develop when debris becomes trapped in the small crevices of the tonsils and gradually hardens over time. These deposits are often linked to oral hygiene habits, bacterial growth, mucus ...

The human body, it turns out, is surprisingly good at making stone. Give it enough time and the right conditions and it will go about crystallising minerals, hardening secretions and, in rare cases, ...