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Did you know?
The liver is the only organ that has the ability to regenerate itself after certain types of damage. As much as 25% of the liver can be removed, and it will still regenerate back to its original shape and size. However, the liver cannot regenerate after severe damage caused by alcohol.
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Excessive alcohol use costs the country approximately $235 billion every year.
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Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.
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Bacteria have flourished on the earth for over three billion years. They were the first life forms on the planet.
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The first-known contraceptive was crocodile dung, used in Egypt in 2000 BC. Condoms were also reportedly used, made of animal bladders or intestines.