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Human kidneys will clean about 1 million gallons of blood in an average lifetime.
The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.
More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.
A cataract is a clouding of the eyes' natural lens. As we age, some clouding of the lens may occur. The first sign of a cataract is usually blurry vision. Although glasses and other visual aids may at first help a person with cataracts, surgery may become inevitable. Cataract surgery is very successful in restoring vision, and it is the most frequently performed surgery in the United States.
Drying your hands with a paper towel will reduce the bacterial count on your hands by 45–60%.