The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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If all the neurons in the human body were lined up, they would stretch more than 600 miles.
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Cucumber slices relieve headaches by tightening blood vessels, reducing blood flow to the area, and relieving pressure.
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Common abbreviations that cause medication errors include U (unit), mg (milligram), QD (every day), SC (subcutaneous), TIW (three times per week), D/C (discharge or discontinue), HS (at bedtime or "hours of sleep"), cc (cubic centimeters), and AU (each ear).
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Though “Krazy Glue” or “Super Glue” has the ability to seal small wounds, it is not recommended for this purpose since it contains many substances that should not enter the body through the skin, and may be harmful.
The organization of nucleotide sequences in bacterial chromosomal DNA.
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Organization of the ICD-10-CM Manual
Working and Living and Playing in the City Dump of Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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