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Though the United States has largely rejected the metric system, it is used for currency, as in 100 pennies = 1 dollar. Previously, the British currency system was used, with measurements such as 12 pence to the shilling, and 20 shillings to the pound.
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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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Colchicine is a highly poisonous alkaloid originally extracted from a type of saffron plant that is used mainly to treat gout.
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Nearly 31 million adults in America have a total cholesterol level that is more than 240 mg per dL.
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The calories found in one piece of cherry cheesecake could light a 60-watt light bulb for 1.5 hours.