7 Freaky Animal Organs That Would Give You Superpowers
If fuzzy action movie science worked in real life, becoming a brand-new superhero would—with a little help from the animal kingdom—just be a quick organ transplant away.
If fuzzy action movie science worked in real life, becoming a brand-new superhero would—with a little help from the animal kingdom—just be a quick organ transplant away.
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A little fiscal etymology.
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Have an A1 day at Walter White’s car wash, then drink a beer at a bar where everybody knows your name