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.
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There are over 65,000 known species of protozoa. About 10,000 species are parasitic.
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Earwax has antimicrobial properties that reduce the viability of bacteria and fungus in the human ear.
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If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.
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Congestive heart failure is a serious disorder that carries a reduced life expectancy. Heart failure is usually a chronic illness, and it may worsen with infection or other physical stressors.
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