Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.
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According to research, pregnant women tend to eat more if carrying a baby boy. Male fetuses may secrete a chemical that stimulates their mothers to step up her energy intake.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Alcohol acts as a diuretic. Eight ounces of water is needed to metabolize just 1 ounce of alcohol.
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Urine turns bright yellow if larger than normal amounts of certain substances are consumed; one of these substances is asparagus.
An Aldabra Giant Tortoise (Aldabrachelys gigantea)
Pseudostigmatidae is a family of tropical damselflies, known as helicopter damselflies, giant damsel
