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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
Historic treatments for rheumatoid arthritis have included gold salts, acupuncture, a diet consisting of apples or rhubarb, nutmeg, nettles, bee venom, bracelets made of copper, prayer, rest, tooth extractions, fasting, honey, vitamins, insulin, snow collected on Christmas, magnets, and electric convulsion therapy.
Computer programs are available that crosscheck a new drug's possible trade name with all other trade names currently available. These programs detect dangerous similarities between names and alert the manufacturer of the drug.
Human stomach acid is strong enough to dissolve small pieces of metal such as razor blades or staples.
There are approximately 3 million unintended pregnancies in the United States each year.


