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What medical device, invented in 1895 and often used in holiday-related injuries like falling from ladders while decorating for the holidays, was first publicly demonstrated just days before Christmas?

The x-ray machine. Wilhelm Röntgen publicly demonstrated x-rays on December 22, 1895. This revolutionary device has since become a crucial tool in diagnosing fractures and other injuries, including those from seasonal accidents. Source: www.medmuseum.siemens-healthineers.com 

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