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Bat Spit, Maggots, and Other Amazing Medical Wonders

Bat Spit, Maggots, and Other Amazing Medical Wonders

Doctors use medicine and surgeries to heal our bodies. But who would have thought they could use maggots to eat dead flesh or snake venom to lower blood pressure? Grab some gloves, and get ready to see some amazing medical practices put to use. Author...

Farts, Vomit, and Other Functions That Help Your Body

Farts, Vomit, and Other Functions That Help Your Body

Our bodies sweat, vomit, sneeze, and pee. But who would have thought that sweating cools our bodies or that boogers keep bugs from getting into your lungs? Pull out a tissue, and get ready to explore the amazing functions that keep your body going....

Gut Bugs, Dust Mites, and Other Microorganisms You Can't Live Without

Gut Bugs, Dust Mites, and Other Microorganisms You Can't Live Without

The world is full of microscopic creatures. But who would have thought that we needed these tiny creatures to digest the food in our bodies or make the oxygen we need to breathe? Get out your microscope, and get ready to examine the microorganisms we...

Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy

Onion Juice, Poop, and Other Surprising Sources of Alternative Energy

We need energy to power our computers and run our cars. But who would have thought that we could use poop for power or that microbes could ooze oil? Plug your nose, and get ready to dig into some amazing new sources of energy. Author - Mark Weakland....