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The most dangerous mercury compound, dimethyl mercury, is so toxic that even a few microliters spilled on the skin can cause death. Mercury has been shown to accumulate in higher amounts in the following types of fish than other types: swordfish, shark, mackerel, tilefish, crab, and tuna.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
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In 2006, a generic antinausea drug named ondansetron was approved. It is used to stop nausea and vomiting associated with surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy.
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Vaccines prevent between 2.5 and 4 million deaths every year.
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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.