The term bacteria was devised in the 19th century by German biologist Ferdinand Cohn. He based it on the Greek word "bakterion" meaning a small rod or staff. Cohn is considered to be the father of modern bacteriology.
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Everyone has one nostril that is larger than the other.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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The oldest recorded age was 122. Madame Jeanne Calment was born in France in 1875 and died in 1997. She was a vegetarian and loved olive oil, port wine, and chocolate.
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Eat fiber! A diet high in fiber can help lower cholesterol levels by as much as 10%.
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