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.
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Walt Disney helped combat malaria by making an animated film in 1943 called The Winged Scourge. This short film starred the seven dwarfs and taught children that mosquitos transmit malaria, which is a very bad disease. It advocated the killing of mosquitos to stop the disease.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.
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Anti-aging claims should not ever be believed. There is no supplement, medication, or any other substance that has been proven to slow or stop the aging process.
The Pantanal, Brazil, seen here in flood condition, is a critical jaguar range area.
Direct Fist Percussion of Left Kidney
The Location of Visual Area V5
Botox therapy: (left) before treatment; (right) after treatment.
The locations of human primary somatosensory cortex (SI) and one area of secondary somatosensory ...
Uncover the left arm and shoulder. Apply oil or lotion to the arm with effleurage from hand to ...