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The Truth About Your Heart
Aug. 19, 2006
This Valentine's Day, millions of people will exchange heart-shaped gifts of all kinds, from candy to cards. But did you know that the human heart does not actually look like the typical valentine shape?
National Geographic Kids News spoke with heart specialist Robert DiBianco to learn more about this important organ.
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Website: http://news.nationalgeographic.com/kids/2004/02/heartyfacts.html
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