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How Prosthetic Limbs Work
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Prosthetic limbs are incredibly valuable to amputees. Find out how prosthetic limbs restore some of the capabilities lost with the amputated limb.
How C-Sections Work
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C-sections are an increasingly popular method of giving birth in the United States. Find out what C-sections are and how C-sections work in this article.
Senior Weight Loss
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As we get older, it may become tougher to lose weight and easier to gain because we burn fewer calories. Find out how to lose weight as a senior.
10 Oldest Known Diseases
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You won't find some of history's biggest killers on this list, but you will find at least one disease that will make you want to bite something and another that might make you break out in "elevated pustules." Curious yet?
10 Diseases That Used to Be Death Sentences
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Some diseases used to kill millions of people, but not any longer. Learn about 10 diseases that used to be death sentences from HowStuffWorks.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
10 Most Common Reasons for an ER Visit
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Do you know the most common reasons for an ER visit? Check out our list of the 10 most common reasons for an ER visit at HowStuffWorks.
10 Absolutely Worst Foods to Eat
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We all eat things we probably shouldn't, and that's OK from time to time. But there are some foods that are such nutrition bombs that even occasional indulgence isn't exactly wise.
How False Positives Work (and What They Could Mean for Your Health)
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Depending on the test and other things, a false positive for cancer could be as high as 50 percent. Learn about false positives at HowStuffWorks.
Popular "Based On True Story" Movies That Are Totally Inaccurate
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If a movie touts itself as being "based on a true story," watch out. It's rare for any movie to actually tell a true story, as opposed to stories swirling about in a screenwriter's head. Chances are, a "true story" movie only tells part of the real story, and could be as minuscule as "somebody with this [...] The post Popular "Based On True Story" Movies That Are Totally Inaccurate appeared first on Goliath.