The Romans did not use numerals to indicate fractions but instead used words to indicate parts of a whole.
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Patients who have undergone chemotherapy for the treatment of cancer often complain of a lack of mental focus; memory loss; and a general diminution in abilities such as multitasking, attention span, and general mental agility.
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In most cases, kidneys can recover from almost complete loss of function, such as in acute kidney (renal) failure.
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There are more nerve cells in one human brain than there are stars in the Milky Way.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.