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Illness; diuretics; laxative abuse; hot weather; exercise; sweating; caffeine; alcoholic beverages; starvation diets; inadequate carbohydrate consumption; and diets high in protein, salt, or fiber can cause people to become dehydrated.
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Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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The heart is located in the center of the chest, with part of it tipped slightly so that it taps against the left side of the chest.
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More than 2,500 barbiturates have been synthesized. At the height of their popularity, about 50 were marketed for human use.