Babies are born with about three hundred bones, but adults only have two hundred and six because many fuse together during growth.
Why it is true
As a child grows, several small bones, especially in the skull and spine, fuse to form larger, stronger bones, reducing the total number.
Source: Pediatrics Journal
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