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The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.
On average, the stomach produces 2 L of hydrochloric acid per day.
People with high total cholesterol have about two times the risk for heart disease as people with ideal levels.
Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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.