In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.
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It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.
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The modern decimal position system was the invention of the Hindus (around 800 AD), involving the placing of numerals to indicate their value (units, tens, hundreds, and so on).
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Bacteria have been found alive in a lake buried one half mile under ice in Antarctica.
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Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.
Characteristics of the Lophotrochozoa.
Chordate characteristics
Black flies are blood-sucking insects who vector disease, like River Blindness, while feeding on hum