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Am I Cold-Blooded?
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We all like to think that we're nice people, but some of us are definitely nicer than others. If you want to find out whether you're secretly Mr. Rogers or whether you're secretly Regina George, this quiz will tell you the truth!
The Most Expensive Liquid Is 26,000x the Price of Human Blood
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From lifesaving medical components to everyday essentials, the most expensive liquid on Earth isn’t always what you'd expect. These liquids are priced by rarity, production difficulty, and real-world value — and some cost far more per liter than gold.
Aswang: Feeding on Baby Blood and Preying on Pregnant Women
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When it comes to Filipino folklore, few figures stir the imagination — or the fear factor — quite like the aswang. This mythical creature isn't just one thing; it's a category of terrifying, shape-shifting beings with a taste for human flesh and a knack for haunting bedtime stories across the Philippines.
The Glass Frog Diverts Its Blood Flow to Activate Invisibility
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If you've ever seen a frog with skin so see-through you can spot its organs, you’ve stumbled into the world of the glass frog. Found mostly in Central and South America, these wild little amphibians belong to the family Centrolenidae. The glass frog's transparent skin makes it a marvel of evolution, not one of your average tree frogs.
Laparoscopy: Less Blood, Less Pain, Faster Recovery
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HowStuffWorks finds out the ins and outs of laparoscopic surgery.
The Cold-blooded Assassination of Outlaw Jesse James
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How did Jesse James really die and who killed him? HowStuffWorks looks into the story of one of the Wild West's most famous outlaws.
Vampire Crab: More Cartoonish Than Blood-sucking
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Vampire crabs might sound like horror flick creatures, but they’re actually one of the most striking pets you can keep in a paludarium.
Vasodilator Drugs
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Vasodilator drugs lower blood pressure by widening blood vessels. Learn more about visodilator drugs and how they work.
Plasmapheresis Procedure
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During a plasmapheresis procedure, plasma, the fluid part of the blood, is removed from blood cells. See why plasamapheresis is used.
Cholesterol Tests
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A cholesterol test is the first step in getting your blood-cholesterol level under control. Find out what happens in this simple blood test.