While hard to believe, it’s absolutely true. World War II veteran Bill Boyd suffered a broken neck when jumping from his plane in 1943. He didn’t realize it until he suffered a minor car crash that revealed his startling injury. He never knew he was moments away from death or even paralysis. He had spent two weeks in a small German cell lying completely still, which was enough to save his life. Once the doctor discovered his 60-year-old injury, he took action to repair Mr. Boyd’s neck.

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