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As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.
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When blood is exposed to air, it clots. Heparin allows the blood to come in direct contact with air without clotting.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.
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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.