He was on the brink of death five times and underwent a gruelling 19 operations, including the removal of three tendons, leaving him with mobility difficulties.

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Last month, near the small town of Ajo, Borstar agents found two Mexican men on the brink of death under a mesquite bush.

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Jobs was still "iCEO" at the time, and the very first iMac was just barely pumping new life into a company that many thought near the brink of death.

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Even when given the option to eat when hungry or to stimulate the pleasure center, the rats chose the stimulation until they were physically exhausted and on the brink of death.

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