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The extraordinary body of Evatima Tardo
| Bess LovejoyCamilla Greenwell
Darling of 19th-century American freak shows, Evatima Tardo remained serene as she withstood crucifixion and the bites of poisonous snakes. But she took the secret behind her abilities to her grave.
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Thalidomide survivors in the 21st century
| Ruth BlueHollie Chastain
As thalidomide survivors enter their 60s, they look back on their lives and the legacy of the thalidomide catastrophe.
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How can I stop fainting?
| Gwendolyn SmithThomas S G Farnetti
Fed up with the faints that bolstered her fragile young snowflake image, Gwen Smith sought expert medical help to keep her upright in trying situations.