Health
How does leg lengthening surgery work?
To extend the leg, the patient has to undergo surgery to cut the bone, using tools to stretch the bone about 1 mm / day.
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Animal world
Nosewalker - The most strange animal on Earth, despite having legs, uses its nose to move
Have you ever wondered what the world would look like if animals moved on the ground without their feet, it would be weird, but they are real, Nosewalkers, even if they…
Oceanography
Strangely, fish with legs know how to crawl like shrimp on the sea floor
This fish can be likened to a kind of 'robot transform' of the animal world. When walking on the sea floor, they will use their feet to crawl like shrimp.
Animal world
Discovering fish with legs in Cao Bang
On November 14, while collecting water at a stream in Hoai Khao hamlet, Quang Thanh commune, Nguyen Binh district, Cao Bang province, local people discovered and caught…
Archeology
The thousand-year-old cat mummy has 5 legs and 3 tails
The results of the 3D scan reveal that the 2,500 year old mummy could be assembled from parts of many different cats.
Archeology
Marvel at the remains of strange creatures with human legs and gibbon arms
The fossilized 11.62 million-year-old fossil remains of German researchers describe it as being like an ape and a human in one.
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Why is there absolutely no three-legged creature on Earth?
The closest real animal model to real life are kangaroos. Extremely strong tails can make it difficult for them to work
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Why do athletes have the habit of shaving their legs?
Professional athletes are usually smooth and hairless, and there is a very interesting reason behind that.
Life
What are venous thromboembolism?
The disease begins in a blood clot in a vein, usually deep veins in the legs or in the arms and other veins.
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What would happen if the human body has a structure similar to animals?
By mimicking the anatomical characteristics of animals, a Japanese artist created special 'hybrid' versions, thus giving us a visual view of the birds' bodies, animals,…
Environment
Turn plastic bottles into arms and legs for the disabled
Turning plastic bottles into arms and legs for people with disabilities promises to be a breakthrough in the reuse of plastic products and practical support for life.
Animal world
How will a domestic cat be fitted with a prosthetic leg?
A pet cat lost all fours during a cold burn. Now it is possible to freely run and jump thanks to four titanium prostheses, installed by its owner.
Archeology
Detecting fossil fossils strange 99 million years in amber
According to Guardian, this fossil fossil is somewhat strange because the middle toe is longer than the other fingers. It is found in an amber from Myanmar.
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Exotic legs of ostriches in Africa
Although after learning the cause of such deformed legs, the people in this tribe still did not want to step outside.
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The legless crow makes panic
The video spread quickly on the web posted by Twitter users keita_simpson, gaining nearly 9 million views.