The tallest man ever known was Robert Wadlow, an American, who reached the height of 8 feet 11 inches. He died at age 26 years from an infection caused by the immense weight of his body (491 pounds) and the stress on his leg bones and muscles.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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Approximately one in three babies in the United States is now delivered by cesarean section. The number of cesarean sections in the United States has risen 46% since 1996.
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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A seasonal flu vaccine is the best way to reduce the chances you will get seasonal influenza and spread it to others.
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