Colombian Girl Born with Rare Medical Condition Finds Something Growing Inside of Her

Chances Were Slim

There was a 1 in 500,000 chance of Itzmara being affected by the condition. Her parents had no idea whether she would survive. Inside of Itzmara’s abdomen, something was beginning to suck the life from her…

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The More You Know

  • Mattel once tried to sue Aqua over their song "Barbie Girl". The judge literally told them to "chill".
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