Barbituric acid, the base material of barbiturates, was first synthesized in 1863 by Adolph von Bayer. His company later went on to synthesize aspirin for the first time, and Bayer aspirin is still a popular brand today.
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Acetaminophen (Tylenol) in overdose can seriously damage the liver. It should never be taken by people who use alcohol heavily; it can result in severe liver damage and even a condition requiring a liver transplant.
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There are 20 feet of blood vessels in each square inch of human skin.
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Medication errors are three times higher among children and infants than with adults.
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Green tea is able to stop the scent of garlic or onion from causing bad breath.
Cats sold for meat alongside ducks
Silent Room
The strange situation. The Strange Situation features a series of episodes in which (a) the mother l
Lucas Samaras, Room No. 2 (popularly known as the Mirrored Room) (detail).
Wash all surfaces in a massage room daily, including the massage table.
Reconstruction Drawing of the Megaron (Great Room) of the Pylos Palace