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The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman The dream of upgrading the human body spans centuries, and in the 80s and 90s it felt closer than ever. It wasn’t just about medical breakthroughs. Technology promised to make us faster, stronger, more beautiful, and even immortal. From speed-boosting exoskeletons to fire-proof suits, and from male chest implants to artificial hearts, meet the innovations that helped usher in a superhuman age. Before 2000 | S1E03 | Superhuman Documentary Central is the home for compelling documentaries tackling subjects like history, climate change, wildlife, conspiracy and more.

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The Extreme Medical Advancements of the 80s | Before 2000: Superhuman
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Society
Runtime
56 minutes
Language
English

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