The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.
