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Blood is approximately twice as thick as water because of the cells and other components found in it.
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Hyperthyroidism leads to an increased rate of metabolism and affects about 1% of women but only 0.1% of men. For most people, this increased metabolic rate causes the thyroid gland to become enlarged (known as a goiter).
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In 1844, Charles Goodyear obtained the first patent for a rubber condom.
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This year, an estimated 1.4 million Americans will have a new or recurrent heart attack.
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In ancient Rome, many of the richer people in the population had lead-induced gout. The reason for this is unclear. Lead poisoning has also been linked to madness.