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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.
Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
The first successful kidney transplant was performed in 1954 and occurred in Boston. A kidney from an identical twin was transplanted into his dying brother's body and was not rejected because it did not appear foreign to his body.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.