Infection causes famous Brazilian model's limbs to be amputated

Twenty-year old Brazilian model Mariana Bridi da Costa who was supposed to compete in Miss World Beauty Pageant is fighting for her life after having had her limbs amputated as the result of a bacterial infection...

Cause of 'Treeman's' barklike growths revealed

"(CNN) -- For 20 years, the warts studding Dede Kosawa's hands and feet multiplied and sprouted like gnarled roots. ...

Human Digits Evolved from Fish Fins

A new study which examined existing fossil records has found that human fingers and toes did not develop in tetrapods 365 million years ago as they crawled from the sea onto land, but 380 million years ago within...

Satan worshippers kill and eat four Russian teenagers after stabbing each of ...

It's been a while since we had one of these stories but once again a charismatic leader seems to prey on those feeling outside of things. This time it's Russia."A gang of Satan worshippers has killed and eaten...

MnIndy video: RNC protesters show and tell of injuries from cops

"MnIndy video: RNC protesters show and tell of injuries from cops By Chris Steller 9/9/08 8:38 AM With city officials in St. Paul and Minneapolis alternately fanning and smothering the sparks of independent RNC policing investigations, this Minnesota...

Do you Remember her, Lakshmi (who was born with four arms and four legs ) - ...

This was in the news last year and it's really good to know that she is doing so well. I just wanted this to share with everyone. I am also putting the original news below, so you can see the amazing journey...

Red Cross finds Bush administration guilty of war crimes

"In a secret report last year, the Red Cross found evidence of the CIA using torture on prisoners that would make the Bush administration guilty of war crimes, The New York Times reported Friday. The Red Cross determined the culpability of the Bush administration after...

Suicide bomber avenges Mosque crackdown in Pakistan ; 15 policemen killed

On the anniversary of Lal Masjid siege in Pakistan two suicide bomb killed more than 15 policemen. It was also celebrated with several fiery speeches against the officials responsible for the act. "At least 15 policemen and two other people were killed and more than 40...

Mouth-to-mouth wild hyena feeding in Harar, Ethiopia

"There is an ancient tradition of wild hyena feeding in Harar, Ethiopia, which is still being practiced today. As far as I understand, this is a rite of peace-offering. The wild hyenas enter the city in great...

Whiteout Causes Over 100 Vehicles to Crash on Ontario Highway

Not a real surprise that driving conditions were so terrible, it's been freezing cold and blowing snow on and off all week here in Toronto."Whiteout conditions were a factor Sunday for a multi-car pileup on a...

Injured inmate serving life in a wheelchair

Opinion Barry Artiste, Now Public Contributor Perhaps one can ask the question, if not for this tragic turn of events his non stop Heroin addiction and lengthy criminal lifestyle would one day see his parents...

Girl born with 8 limbs conscious - Pictures - Update

This is an update to Ageorgegal's Story 27 hour surgery to remove 4 extra limbsA fascinating story."By GAVIN RABINOWITZ, Associated Press Writer Fri Nov 9, 3:31 AM ET BANGALORE, India - A 2-year-old Indian girl...

8-limbs girl recovers from surgery with a smile.

A 2-year-old Indian girl born with four arms and four legs regained consciousness Friday, wiggled her toes and smiled at her parents, 48 hours after massive surgery removed the extra limbs, doctors...

Surgery for Girl with Eight Limbs a Success

Doctors in Bangalore, India have successfully operated on a 2-year-old girl born with four arms and four legs. It took a team of 36 surgeons, 27 hours to remove Lakshmi Tatma's  parasitic twin. Parasitic...

The Fishy Flag Report

The fishy origin of our fingers and toes"It brings a new meaning to the term fish fingers. Our fingers and toes really did evolve from the fins of ancient fish, a discovery that finally resolves a debate over...

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