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8 Aromatic Facts About the Nose
You may know it as just an olfactory bump on your face, but the human nose is a pretty surprising organ. For example: plastic surgeons can regrow your nose—on your forehead....
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Unraveling the History of Human Hair
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Mushrooms Can Make It Rain—And a Lot More
These mostly earth-dwelling organisms can stimulate rain in the atmosphere—and a lot more....
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The Uterus: A Natural History
At only 3 inches long and weighing about 60 grams, the uterus isn’t a flashy, attention-grabbing organ. But it is pretty amazing....
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