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.
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During pregnancy, a woman is more likely to experience bleeding gums and nosebleeds caused by hormonal changes that increase blood flow to the mouth and nose.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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Increased intake of vitamin D has been shown to reduce fractures up to 25% in older people.
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There are 60,000 miles of blood vessels in every adult human.
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A Platypus swimming in Broken River, Eungella National Park, Queensland, Australia.