The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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The average human gut is home to perhaps 500 to 1,000 different species of bacteria.
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The first oncogene was discovered in 1970 and was termed SRC (pronounced "SARK").
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The senior population grows every year. Seniors older than 65 years of age now comprise more than 13% of the total population. However, women outlive men. In the 85-and-over age group, there are only 45 men to every 100 women.
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HIV testing reach is still limited. An estimated 40% of people with HIV (more than 14 million) remain undiagnosed and do not know their infection status.
The breeding and wintering grounds of the American redstart, Setophaga ruticilla.
Welcome sign for Kenton, Tennessee, an example of competition for "White Squirrel Capital"