The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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The familiar sounds of your heart are made by the heart's valves as they open and close.
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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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In 1864, the first barbiturate (barbituric acid) was synthesized.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
A mother dies, a father loses his leg—such calamities shattered poor urban families. Orphaned street
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A typical electric cooling fan assembly after being removed from the vehicle.
A typical oil pan with a built-in windage tray used to keep oil from being churned up by the ...
Portrait of Typical 12-year-old Boy and Girl, 1981 and 2007-2009