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Why do we donate blood?

But Why: A Podcast for Curious Kids

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How to Give Blood at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center

Jane Lindholm gives some of her blood at the American Red Cross Blood Donation Center in Burlington, Vermont. It took five minutes and 16 seconds for one pint or 500 milliliters to flow into a storage bag below where it was mixed with anti-clotting liquid before they could give it to someone else. Jane has a great vein and she's flowing very well.

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