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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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