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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
To prove that stomach ulcers were caused by bacteria and not by stress, a researcher consumed an entire laboratory beaker full of bacterial culture. After this, he did indeed develop stomach ulcers, and won the Nobel Prize for his discovery.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.