Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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Since 1988, the CDC has reported a 99% reduction in bacterial meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae, due to the introduction of the vaccine against it.
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The immune system needs 9.5 hours of sleep in total darkness to recharge completely.
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The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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IgA antibodies protect body surfaces exposed to outside foreign substances. IgG antibodies are found in all body fluids. IgM antibodies are the first type of antibody made in response to an infection. IgE antibody levels are often high in people with allergies. IgD antibodies are found in tissues lining the abdomen and chest.
Welcome sign for Kenton, Tennessee, an example of competition for "White Squirrel Capital"