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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.
Approximately 70% of expectant mothers report experiencing some symptoms of morning sickness during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
There can actually be a 25-hour time difference between certain locations in the world. The International Date Line passes between the islands of Samoa and American Samoa. It is not a straight line, but "zig-zags" around various island chains. Therefore, Samoa and nearby islands have one date, while American Samoa and nearby islands are one day behind. Daylight saving time is used in some islands, but not in others—further shifting the hours out of sync with natural time.