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Which athletes live the longest? Find out which athletes live the longest and endure the least injury in their sports.

Removing part of the body as a cancer prevention measure is controversial. Find out about the pros and cons involved in prophylactic mastectomies.

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Does Oak Island really have hidden treasure? Find out why Oak Island has been the focus of treasure hunters for decades.

Supercooled nitrogen gas could hold a secret for pain relief. Learn more about whole-body cryotherapy at HowStuffWorks.

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Microwaves are convenient, but are they too good to be true? Find out if microwaves kill nutrients in food.

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