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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.
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To maintain good kidney function, you should drink at least 3 quarts of water daily. Water dilutes urine and helps prevent concentrations of salts and minerals that can lead to kidney stone formation. Chronic dehydration is a major contributor to the development of kidney stones.
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It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.
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The most common treatment options for addiction include psychotherapy, support groups, and individual counseling.
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In the United States, an estimated 50 million unnecessary antibiotics are prescribed for viral respiratory infections.
The sense of hearing.
Rising and Setting of Stars at Middle North Latitudes
All fuel injectors should make the same sound with the engine running at idle speed. A lack of sound ...
Response to Sound Waves
Case of ONJ that occurred spontaneously. Note the white area, which is exposed necrotic bone.
Middle-aged Flavian Woman