Conjoined twins are twins whose bodies are physically connected at birth. Conjoined twins happen about once every 50,000 to 60,000 births. Approximately 70% of conjoined twins are female, and most are stillborn. But did you know that twins conjoined by the head share a brain and can see through each other’s eyes? In British Columbia, […]
Buffon first coined the term reproduction in 1749. Still, it was Anton van Leeuwenhoek who was the first to conduct experiments on human spermatozoa which eventually led to a better understanding of human production. But did you know early scientists did not have a clear picture of the process up until 1875? It wasn’t until
The male reproductive organs produce and release sperm. Sperm is produced in the testicles. The vas deferens connect the testes to the rest of the male reproductive organs by extending over the pelvic bone or ilium and wrapping around the ampulla, seminal vesicle, and prostate. But do you know how much sperm testicles can make
Testicles Make Millions of Sperm Each Day. There are About 1,500 Sperm Made Each Second. Read More »
Prostate cancer is cancer that grows in the prostate gland. The prostate is a tiny walnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid, nourishes, and transports sperm. But did you know that prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men? Heavy smokers had a 24 to 30 percent higher risk of dying from prostate cancer
Potassium is easily found in various meals, including fruits and vegetables. Leafy greens, beans, nuts, dairy products, and starchy vegetables such as winter squash are all high in potassium. But did you know that potassium plays a vital role in our body? The fundamental function of potassium in the body is to maintain normal fluid
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The petroleum-based fuel gasoline is made from crude oil and other liquids. Gasoline is mainly used as an engine fuel in automobiles. But in the early 1920s, tetraethyllead was discovered and mixed with gasoline to minimize internal engine knocking. But did you know the engineer who discovered tetraethyllead tried to prove that it was absolutely
While smoking is a dangerous habit, there is something about it that instantly makes a person feel cool. This is especially true when the character is supposed to be rebellious, famous, or just super cool. That’s why it’s common in movies to see someone playing a character with that description smoking a cigarette. The question
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HIV is a type of virus. It may cause AIDS after you’ve been infected for several years and a weakened immune system. Not everyone infected with HIV develops AIDS. However, if you do not receive antiretroviral therapy, the infection will progress to AIDS in 10 to 15 years. Do you know what Continuum Magazine is
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According to a recently published genetic study, Genghis Khan, the fearsome Mongolian warrior of the 13th century, may have done more than rule the world’s largest empire; he may have also helped populate it. But do you know how many men have Genghis Khan’s DNA? Since a 2003 study discovered evidence that Genghis Khan’s DNA
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Cryonics comes from the Greek word o kryos which means cold. It is the process of freezing and storing human remains at low temperatures hoping that resurrection will be possible in the future. But do you know how many people have already preserved their bodies cryogenically? As of 2014, 250 corpses had been cryogenically preserved
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