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Striae distensae

Striae distensae are depressed lines or bands of thin reddened skin, which later become white, smooth, shiny, and depressed, occurring in response to changes in weight or muscle mass and skin tension.

This Day In History

"We have met the enemy, and they are ours": message sent by Oliver Hazard Perry during the War of 1812 announcing US victory in the Battle of Lake Erie (1813)

Quote of the day

"Every time I get something under control in my own life, the world provides more material."

by Cathy Guisewite